Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Sony
• VHS Release Date: May 21, 1991
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302057973
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #247,012 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Designed as a companion to the singer's 1991 Into The Light--World Tour concert video, this look behind the scenes in Gloria Estefan's career draws drama and urgency from her recovery following a disastrous bus accident, which crippled the Cuban-American performer even as her popularity pushed further into the pop mainstream. Produced for the video arm of her record company, Coming Out of the Dark is hardly an objective documentary, laced as it is with testimonials from executives and frankly designed as a valentine to the feisty star; when we're given an "informal" look at Estefan composing new material in her music room, there isn't a figurative hair out of place as captured through these expertly shot segments.

The story, however, is intrinsically compelling, and Estefan offers her fans glimpses into the genesis of the songs from her Into the Light album. The singer's steely resolve, which doubtless explained the speed of her recovery, is visible, too, as is her sure sense of command over recording sessions. Brief performance excerpts show her saucy style of salsa-drenched pop, as well as less satisfying stabs at boiler-plate pop-rock songs that were aimed squarely at the charts. A segment chronicling a video shoot with choreographer-turned-director Kenny Ortega reveals both the technical intricacy of shooting elaborate dance sequences and the hyperbolic coddling platinum stars can expect from their most diplomatic handlers. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Documentary of a Terrible Tragedy!, May 25, 2000

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Paul (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coming Out of the Dark [VHS] (VHS Tape)

On March 20, 1990, Gloria Estefan's back was broken in a near-fatal bus accident. No one knew if she could ever perform, let alone, walk ever again. "Coming Out of The Dark" documents the life of Gloria Estefan after that terrible crash and back to the stage. You will see the writing and recording of "Into The Light" photo shoots, interviews, traveling, stage design, rehearsing, shooting of 2 music videos and "Get On Your Feet" from her comeback concert in Miami. Plus, you get the completed video of "Coming Out Of The Dark." If you really want to learn about Gloria Estefan, this is the video for you!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have...if you are a REAL FAN!!!, April 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Coming Out of the Dark [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This behind the scenes video is incredible. It shows you everything from the recording of the album "into the light" until opening night for the 91 world tour. It also includes the video for "coming out of the dark" and parts of "seal our fate." It's glorious!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She's the best, June 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Coming Out of the Dark [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is, like all the other Gloria video's, a great video. And a must to have for the real Glo fan.