Overview
- Directed by Ally Pankiw and inspired by Vanity Fair’s 2019 oral history, the film is now streaming on Hulu following its September premiere window.
- Producers include Dan Levy, with the documentary drawing from McLachlan’s tour footage and private diary entries to offer firsthand perspective.
- The film opens on a wave of rediscovery, featuring TikTok clips and an appearance by 22-year-old Olivia Rodrigo reflecting on the festival’s influence.
- Lilith Fair’s commercial footprint is detailed, including a reported $16 million gross in its first year that outpaced contemporaries like Lollapalooza and Warped Tour.
- McLachlan recounts intense logistical strains—such as artist no-shows and bomb threats—that fuel her reluctance to revive the festival despite its legacy.