Deep Dive: Love to Love You, Donna Summer (2023)
Film Lens
Love to Love You, Donna Summer is a documentary about the life and career of singer Donna Summer, directed by Roger Ross Williams and Brooklyn Sudano. The film uses audiotapes recorded for Summer's memoir, Ordinary Girl, allowing her to speak in her own words. The filmmakers aimed to present a nuanced view of Summer, addressing both her successes and the more difficult aspects of her life.
The documentary premiered at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival on February 17, 2023, and was later released on HBO on May 20, 2023. It has received generally favorable reviews, holding an 82% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 28 reviews, indicating a positive reception from critics.
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.
Perfect For
Donna Summer fansDocumentary enthusiastsMusic history buffs