Documentary Chronicles Impact of 1990s Lilith Fair Women-Only Music Festival

The new documentary "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery" streaming on Hulu revisits the groundbreaking all-female music festival Lilith Fair, founded by Sarah McLachlan and held between 1997 and 1999. The festival challenged the prevailing industry belief that audiences would not tolerate consecutive female performers, proving this notion wrong and creating a significant cultural impact. Featuring archival footage and interviews with artists like Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Erykah Badu, and newer stars such as Olivia Rodrigo and Brandi Carlile, the film explores the festival's role in advancing women's presence in the music industry. McLachlan reflects on how Lilith Fair helped pave the way for today's female artists who support and collaborate with one another. The documentary also honors Lilith Fair's commercial success and charitable contributions, highlighting its lasting legacy. It began streaming September 21 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.