Brooklyn Sudano shares memories of her mother, Donna Summer, detailing her 1970s fame and her later focus on spirituality and family life.
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Brooklyn Sudano shares memories of her mother, Donna Summer, detailing her 1970s fame and her later focus on spirituality and family life.
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Brooklyn Sudano reflects on her mother, Donna Summer, in the documentary "Love to Love You, Donna Summer." The film features a mix of unpublished film excerpts, home videos, and personal audio recordings, including tapes from Summer's memoir, "Ordinary Girl." It covers Summer's rise to fame in the 1970s alongside producer Giorgio Moroder and her later years, where she sought balance through spirituality and family. Directed by Sudano and Roger Ross Williams, the film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 17, 2023.
What Critics Say
The beauty of the documentary is in its candid portrayal of Donna the woman, the icon, the mother, and the lover. For fans of Summer, the film will only cement her influence and foster a deeper appreciation and understanding.
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Why Watch
- See Brooklyn Sudano share her mother's story.
- Find out about Donna Summer's life through her own words.
- Watch the film that premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 17, 2023.
- It was released on HBO on May 20, 2023.
- The documentary was nominated for Best Music Documentary at the 8th Critics' Choice Documentary Awards.
- The film has an approval rating of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 28 reviews.
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Who directed the documentary Love to Love You, Donna Summer?
Roger Ross Williams and Brooklyn Sudano directed the documentary.
When did Love to Love You, Donna Summer premiere?
It premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on February 17, 2023.
What is the approval rating of Love to Love You, Donna Summer on Rotten Tomatoes?
The film holds an approval rating of 82% based on 28 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
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