Diane Warren: Relentless

<p><img alt="Laurel icon denoting the film is in competition for a Jury Prize." border="0" src="https://data.ajff.org/sites/default/files/2024-12/logo_2025%20Jury%20Award%20Nominee_02.png" style="width:20%; max-width:20%; margin-left:10px; float:right;" />Diane Warren’s extraordinary path to becoming one of the most prolific and celebrated songwriters of all time takes center stage in this heartfelt ode to an unmatched artistic legacy. Born into a modest Jewish family in Van Nuys, she leveraged her rebellious, outsider spirit into a passion-fueled career, defying the odds for success in a male-dominated industry. With countless Oscar nods and every conceivable industry award, Warren has written mega-hits for superstars Cher, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, and Beyoncé. Melding her candid reflections and signature humor with insights from collaborators and behind-the-scenes moments, this intimate portrait reveals Warren’s unconventional creative process, personal challenges, and famous fortitude that propelled her to iconic status.