In the silence between chords, Devil's Pie: D'Angelo is an ethereal echo in the soulscape, a story of ascension, withdrawal, and rebirth. The neo-soul vocalist, once shining like a comet, disappeared at the height of his stardom, and this film follows the paths he took in the shadows. In the wake of D'Angelo's sudden demise at the age of 51, the world seeks to remember the singer's legacy one more time, revisiting his documentary, now available to stream.  

D'Angelo's gripping reality plays out in this rare gem of a music documentary.

One of the greatest R&B singers of all time, D'Angelo, the multi-platinum-selling artist with sold-out shows, lost himself to darkness on one woeful day, all chronicled in Devil's Pie: D'Angelo. The documentary is not streaming on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video in the US at present. However, there is one way to watch the film online, according to Dexerto, and that is unofficially via the Bilibili platform. According to the documentary's official Instagram, it was last screened at Milwaukee Film’s Cultures & Communities Festival in September 2021.

For viewers who wish to purchase or rent, Google Play indicates it as available, although some users report it as "not available" in some areas. Meanwhile, Plex, an ad-supported option, also contains the title but shows no locations available currently. The movie about this four-time Grammy-winning music maestro is also available on MUBI in some regions. Directed by Carine Bijlsma, collecting archival footage and rare interviews, the film, which was released in 2019, has gained pop culture's attention again since D'Angelo's death, raising hopes for a re-release on major streaming sites.

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Though scarcely available for streaming, the documentary remains an impactful work of mystique in the music industry, recording the sound of years lost in darkness.

Devil's Pie: D'Angelo recounts the tale of R&B icon D'Angelo and his meteoric ascent after his 1995 debut, platinum status, then an abrupt withdrawal into seclusion around 2000, at the peak of his career. It comprises his tragic loss, descent into darkness, and backlash. The film ended with the announcement of him working on his fourth album, and the singer listening to the gospel song.

With appearances from Questlove, Dave Chappelle, Jesse Johnson, and other collaborators, the film offers depth and behind-the-scenes rawness as well as the detailed cultural context to the singer's musical genius. It tackles fame, vulnerability, and identity in a soulful reckoning. Though not available on Netflix's rich documentary catalog, Devil's Pie: D'Angelo exists in the depths of the internet, perhaps preparing to re-emerge soon. 

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