Betty: They Say I’m Different(2017)
Betty: They Say I’m Different Synopsis
An aspiring songwriter from a small steel town, Betty Mabry Davis arrived on the scene to break boundaries for women with her daring personality, iconic fashion style and outrageous funk. She befriended Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone, wrote songs for the Chambers Brothers and The Commodores and married Miles Davis, turning him from jazz to funk and then went on to ignite stages in the 70s with her sassy sexed up mix of hard rock and bluesy funk, inspiring artists from Prince to Erykah Badu to Karen 0 and Peaches. Then she vanished…
Betty: They Say I’m Different (2017) is a documentary and music film directed by Philip Cox, released on November 16, 2017 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Betty Davis, Desmond Nakano, Greg Errico and Oliver Wang. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Cox
- Writers:
- Philip Cox
- Production:
- Native Voice Films
- Status:
- Released
Betty: They Say I’m Different (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Betty: They Say I’m Different before you stream it.
Betty: They Say I’m Different Cast & Crew
Main cast
Betty Davis
Desmond Nakano
as Self
Greg Errico
as Musician/Sly & the Family Stone
- Oliver Wang
Oliver Wang
as Music Critic
- Vernon Gibbs
Vernon Gibbs
as Music Critic
- Elnora B. Neal
Elnora B. Neal
as Betty's Aunt
- Nickey Neal
Nickey Neal
as Betty's Cousin
- Winona Williams
Winona Williams
as Self
- Greg Tate
Greg Tate
as Self
- Militia Vox
Militia Vox
as Self
- Fred Mills
Fred Mills
as Musician
- Kim El
Kim El
as Betty's voice
Key crew
Directed by Philip Cox, written by Philip Cox.
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Betty: They Say I’m Different Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 13 ratings.
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Betty: They Say I’m Different – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Betty: They Say I’m Different online?
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Betty: They Say I’m Different (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Coda Collection Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Betty: They Say I’m Different?
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The main cast of Betty: They Say I’m Different (2017) includes Betty Davis, Desmond Nakano, Greg Errico, Oliver Wang and Vernon Gibbs. The film was directed by Philip Cox. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Betty: They Say I’m Different released?
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Betty: They Say I’m Different was released on November 16, 2017 and runs for 54m.
Is Betty: They Say I’m Different worth watching?
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Betty: They Say I’m Different (2017) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Betty: They Say I’m Different?
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Yes. The official Betty: They Say I’m Different trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.