Beyoncé never had a Homecoming. So, she created her own.
Few people have the power to do this. Even fewer would use that power to leave a message to the marginalized that they are in fact beautiful, powerful, and worthwhile.
Beyoncé’s “message” was actually the headline performance of a popular music festival. Half the movie is a recording of this performance, which is impressive and fun. But because the other half documents the making-of and reason-for the performance, the end product is something greater than its parts: something heartwarming, uplifting, and infectiously funky.