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By Jose Solis
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Intimate music docu with language, drinking, and smoking.
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Lali: Time to Step Up
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What's the Story?
The documentary LALI: TIME TO STEP UP follows Argentinean singer, actress, and performer Lali, who splits her time between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Madrid, Spain. The film chronicles her return to music as she records her album Lali after a break and prepares for her first stadium tour. It also shows how she uses her platform to raise awareness about social causes, including LGBTQ+ rights, and how her activism leads to public attacks by Argentinian President Javier Milei. The documentary presents a detailed portrait of Lali's work, her performances, and her engagement with social and political issues.
Is It Any Good?
This documentary is an energetic yet intimate work that traces Lali's journey as a singer, actress, and performer. Lali: Time to Step Up highlights her dedication to her craft, showing her perfectionism in the studio as she works with producers and co-writers to shape her music. Some of the most moving moments capture Lali across different eras, including a sequence of her at 7 years old in a skating competition, set to her adult music, which is touching and beautifully illustrates how far she has come. The pacing is engaging, and the documentary avoids feeling like a commercial product, focusing instead on giving viewers insight into Lali as a person and an artist.
Beyond her artistry, Lali: Time to Step Up underscores her commitment to social causes and LGBTQ advocacy, portraying how her work and voice can challenge cultural and political powers, including attacks from Argentinian President Javier Milei. While the film could have explored her activism more fully, it presents her as a heroine for culture and a figure devoted to her values. Fans will be drawn in naturally, but the documentary also has the potential to resonate with wider audiences thanks to her catchy music, thoughtful lyrics, and a compelling portrait of an artist who has grown into her voice, both on stage and in society.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Lali uses her platform to support her community. Why do you think it's important for public figures to speak up about social issues?
What does the film show about the challenges of staying true to yourself while working in a demanding, public career?
How do the people around Lali (friends, collaborators, fans) influence her journey, and what does that say about the role of community in someone's life?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : December 4, 2025
- Cast : Lali Espósito
- Director : Lautaro Esposito
- Inclusion Information : Latino Movie Director(s) , South American Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s) , Latino Movie Writer(s) , South American Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Documentary
- Topics : Activism ( LGBTQ+ rights ) , Arts ( Concert , Dance )
- Character Strengths : Courage
- Run time : 74 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : December 8, 2025
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