Avicii Shares His Own Story in Trailer for New Netflix Documentary 'I'm Tim' 6 Years After Death — Watch
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The film will premiere alongside 'Avicii – My Last Show,' a video of the late DJ/producer's final performance, on Dec. 31
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Avicii in 'Avicii — I'm Tim' trailerAvicii is telling his own story in a new project.
On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Netflix shared a trailer for a new documentary about the late DJ/producer — who died by suicide in April 2018 in Muscat, Oman at the age of 28 — which will debut on the platform on Dec. 31.
In Avicii - I'm Tim, which features narration from Avicii (whose real name was Tim Bergling), the "Levels" hitmaker's story from a shy boy from Sweden to one of the world's most beloved musicians is told.
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Avicii in 'Avicii — I'm Tim' trailerAvicii's story will be told through home movies and a huge private archive, from his birth in Stockholm to his tragic end in Oman in 2018.
Throughout the documentary, which is directed by Henrik Burman, family, artist colleagues and best friends reveal "the boy behind Avicii," per a press release.
Avicii – I'm Tim also includes interviews with the electronic musician's collaborators, Chris Martin of Coldplay and Aloe Blacc.
In addition to the film, Netflix will also premiere Avicii - My Last Show, Avicii's final show from Ibiza's Ushuaïa on Dec. 31.
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Avicii in 'Avicii — I'm Tim' trailerRelated: Avicii's Final Journal Entries, Which Talked of His 'Fears,' Revealed in New Book
Avicii's tragic death in 2018 came two years after he announced his retirement from touring following years of chronic health problems, including acute pancreatitis.
In excerpts from Måns Mosesson's book Tim — The Official Biography of Avicii published by the New York Post, journal entries written by the "Wake Me Up" artist while he was seeking treatment for drug and alcohol abuse detail his struggles.
In one entry, he described how difficult it was to stop drinking alcohol, per doctor's orders, something he previously said he'd become "dependent" upon to help curb his anxiety.
"I had a hard time accepting never drinking again though strongly suggested from all doctors to wait at least a year before even having a beer," Avicii reportedly wrote. "Of course, I didn't listen to the majority of the doctors, I listened to the couple who said it was OK if I was careful. I was ignorant and naïve and touring the world, still on the never-ending tour — because once you've circled it, guess what? You start right back over again. Those days in hospital were the most anxiety and stress-free days I can remember the past six years, those were my true vacations, as depressing as it might sound."
