The Essence of Eva

A heart-tugging story about a talent gone too soon.

Featuring never-before-heard recordings and exclusive archive footage, the film reveals the true essence of legendary American singer Eva Cassidy whose voice continues to captivate audiences. Eva passed away in 1996 at the age of just 33, following a battle with melanoma. At the time, she was virtually unknown outside her local music scene. In the years that followed, her recordings found a fervent global audience, and a groundswell of admiration that would posthumously propel her to multi-platinum success. Told through the eyes of those who knew her best, as well as acclaimed musicians Mick Fleetwood and Sting, this film traces the life and legacy of a woman whose music defied genre and convention.