The life of opera diva Dame Joan Sutherland is told through her own words and those of her contemporaries. An undistinguished opera singer for seven years at Covent Garden, the roles of Lucia di Lammermoor and Alcina then launched an international career that earned her the reputation of La Stupenda. Franco Zeffirelli, and Luciano Pavarotti are among those paying tribute to Dame Joan's extraordinary talents.