POZitive Attitudes

PLOT

The film tells the story of Elton John‘s life, from his early years in Pinner, Middlesex as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music, through his influential and enduring musical partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin, as well as his struggles with depression, substance abuse, and acceptance of his sexual orientation.

The events of the film are told in flashback with the frame narrative of Elton in an alcoholics anonymous meeting. The flashbacks also contain staged musical numbers of Elton’s songs, as imagined in his head during pivotal moments in his life.