What was the title of Beyoncé's 2013 autobiography-style HBO documentary?

Beyoncé's 2013 autobiography-style HBO documentary was titled Life Is but a Dream.

The film premiered on HBO on February 16, 2013, and Beyoncé directed and executive-produced it. It combines interviews, concert footage, home videos, studio material, and behind-the-scenes scenes from her professional and personal life. The documentary was released during the period surrounding the birth of her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, and the production of her fourth studio album, 4.

The title is styled with “but” in lowercase in the film's official presentation. That capitalization detail can cause minor variations in listings, but the title itself is distinct from the later concert documentary Homecoming.

Life Is but a Dream also includes Beyoncé discussing her public image, pregnancy, work demands, and relationship with her father and former manager, Mathew Knowles. It is not a fictional film or a tour recording; it is a personal documentary built from direct footage and interviews.