Celine Dion offers a portrait of resilience in vulnerable documentary

Celine Dion vowed Monday her "passion as a performer will never disappear," despite health struggles she says are still just a small part of her monumental story.

"I'm not dead," the singer told AFP on the red carpet, ahead of the premiere of the both wrenching and joyful documentary "I Am: Celine Dion".

The movie focuses on her soaring career and more recent challenges with a rare neurological disorder that has drastically hampered her ability to perform.

"When life imposes something on you, you have two options.