“Is there another art, than opera, that attracts so many sublime sufferers and so many nuts?" Pulitzer prize winning journalist, Manuela Hoelterhoff. This one-hour documentary on the making of Diva Maria Pellegrini is a story of natural talent and tenacity triumphing over adversity. The sultry soprano has suffered and survived for more than three decades in the competitive, sexually charged and backstabbing world of international opera. Her rise to stardom is filled with sacrifice and heartbreak, success and failure-an ironic mirroring of some of the tragic roles she has performed on stage. Maria’s story is filled with inspiration and art. Through her we explore the world of opera, both here and abroad, as well as the rise, fall and slow rise again of a Canadian star. Maria’s story will resonate with both opera lovers and those who just love a great story. Through her, we see both human struggle with day to day life, as well as the extraordinary will, strength and talent it takes to stay on top of your game in the opera world. Maria Pellegrini is a diva in every sense of the word. Her fans adore her. She has performed with the highest strata of the operatic world - sharing the stage with the likes of Pavarotti and Birgit Nilsson. With diva-esque eccentricity, she rubs her long black hair and skin with grape seed oil. She tends to her voice like a doting lover- abstaining from late nights, red wine and spicy food. Examine Maria Pellegrini's extraordinary "rocky-esque" life and her fairytale rise to the pinnacle of her profession; internationally crowned as the quintessential Madame Butterfly, her subsequent fall, and potential ascent again. At almost 60 years of age, Maria’s voice remains as lovely and vibrant, today as it was when she was just starting out at Covent Garden at 20. The saga continues as Diva Pellegrini re-emerges to make her encore.