In this film we pay tribute to one of the most gripping rags to riches stories ever told. Whitney Elizabeth Houston first showed the vocal range and star quality that would soon make her a legend in music.

Whitney Elizabeth Houston showed the vocal range and star quality that would soon make her a legend in the music world. We talk to those who knew her as "Nippy", retrace her steps to stardom and revisit some of her most stunning performances. Whitney Houston was so much more than a performer she was blessing for all who were touched by her gentle soul.