Dory Previn: On My Way To Where

7/17/2024

Co-directors Dianna Dilworth and Julia Greenberg wanted to paint a portrait of a creative artist more people should know, and they accomplish the mission with their documentary “Dory Previn: On My Way To Where.” Dilworth and Greenberg let Previn’s lyrics and music tell her own story, which was filled with trauma, scandal, and so much pain, all of which were reflected in the award-winning Hollywood lyricist’s life. While folks already familiar with Previn will likely love this documentary the most, Dilworth does an excellent job introducing the lyricist’s work and life to the uninitiated. I learned a lot here, and I’m so glad I did. Previn kept an extensive collection of journals, which chronicled all the voices in her head. These are included in the documentary (with passages read by