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A dive into the sensational life and career of Grace Jones
The charismatic and extravagant diva Grace Jones is the focus of the exceptional documentary, Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017). Directed by Sophie Fiennes and presented at the Toronto International Film Festival, it immerses the audience in the astonishing life of the 1980s disco queen.
translation Emma Naroumbo Armaing .
Published on 6 September 2020. Updated on 28 April 2026.
Director Sophie Fiennes invites us to dive into the eccentric universe of Jamaican-American singer, model and actress Grace Jones. Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017) follows the star as she is recording her album Hurricane (2008), touring around the world and visiting her family in Jamaica.
The sultry, androgynous 1980s icon and muse of Jean-Paul Goude, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, Grace Jones was one of the original slashers. Armed with her oversized shoulder pads and eccentric headgear, she dared to cover the great Edith Piaf, giving La Vie en Rose a disco dimension. She also gave Roger Moore a run for his money in A View to a Kill (1985), leaving a mark on pop culture like few others. In the art world, Grace Jones was a multiple offender. The cover of her 1981 album Nightclubbing was the best business card she could ever have.
The strength of this documentary lies in the archival concert and intimate footage showcasing the talent of the disco queen. Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami is a raw portrait and a radical immersion into the life of this pop culture icon.
Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017) by Sophie Fiennes, available on Prime Video.
