Which Beyoncé performance became the subject of the 2019 Netflix film Homecoming?
Answer
Her 2018 Coachella performance
Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance became the subject of the 2019 Netflix film Homecoming.
Beyoncé headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2018. She had postponed her 2017 appearance because she was pregnant with twins, then returned the following year as the festival’s first Black woman to headline. Her two-weekend set featured a large marching-band-inspired production and many collaborators.
Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé was released on Netflix on April 17, 2019. The documentary combines concert footage with behind-the-scenes preparation, rehearsals, and commentary about the show’s creative development. Its title echoes the historically Black college and university traditions that influenced the performance’s visual language.
The accompanying live album, Homecoming: The Live Album, was released at the same time. The performance is often remembered for its scale, guest appearances, choreography, and celebration of Black musical traditions.