Paris Hilton takes control of her narrative in 'Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir', a love letter to music and nightclubs, which the artist champions as havens of freedom and personal growth in the face of pain. 'With this project, 'Infinite Icon,' I can be as real and vulnerable as possible, take control of my narrative, and tell my true story,' the entrepreneur told EFE in an interview. The documentary, which hits theaters next Friday, is 'a love letter to the importance of nightclubs in society and culture, and how they are a safe space for so many people,' such as the LGBTQ+ community, project director Bruce Robertson told EFE. A memory of the song that changed everything. With it, the entrepreneur takes the viewer back to the moment she first heard that song in a nightclub in New York. 'The lyrics and the chorus resonated so deeply with me that I burst into tears. But being the first often means you are ahead of your time, and people don't fully understand what you do,' Robertson explains, adding that Hilton was 'very underrated' at the time. The production draws on milestones like 'Madonna: Truth or Dare' (1991) to connect her stage performances with what her music has meant to Hilton over all these years. 'We all have a song or a rhythm that transports us to a happy, sad, or desolate place,' she adds. That song for Hilton has a name: 'Free' by Ultra Naté. 'And it has been incredibly healing in many ways for the world to finally know the truth,' the American entrepreneur recounts. The rebirth of an underrated icon. The documentary, which blooms after the revealing 'This is Paris' (2020) and her recent album 'Infinite Icon,' emerges at a time when popular culture is experiencing a 'renewed interest in Paris,' driven by the 'reappraisal of the 2000s and how culture and society treated young women of that era,' the director explains. It also seeks to answer many questions about her life through a journey that would reach younger generations. 'She was a pioneer in many ways. I felt it was written for me and it became my anthem,' the celebrity recalls. This connection prompted the DJ to pay homage to her in her new album, which Robertson describes as 'an opportunity to connect with people through the lyrics in a way a traditional approach would not have achieved.' The director hopes that people 'will leave the film feeling encouraged and thinking about their own songs, their memories, and the artists they connect with' through 'the strength and resilience' of Hilton.
