Nearly 40 years of Luther Vandross's career are chronicled through performances, interviews, and insights from notable figures in the music industry.
“A voice like no other.”
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Nearly 40 years of Luther Vandross's career are chronicled through performances, interviews, and insights from notable figures in the music industry.
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Luther Vandross began his career as a backing vocalist for artists like David Bowie and Roberta Flack. Over nearly 40 years, he became a celebrated R&B icon, known for his powerful voice and numerous platinum records. "Luther: Never Too Much" features archival footage and interviews with figures such as Dionne Warwick and Jamie Foxx. The film addresses Vandross's struggles with media scrutiny regarding his weight and sexuality, while celebrating his lasting impact on the music industry.
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The GuardianA feature-length documentary about the multi-platinum R&B singer does justice to his talents and tactfully handles the issue of his sexuality.
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- See interviews with Mariah Carey and Jamie Foxx.
- Find out about Vandross' battles with media scrutiny.
- Watch performance footage of Luther Vandross.
Did You Know
- The film won two NAACP Image Awards in 2025.
- It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2024.
- The documentary has a 98% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 40 critics.
- Dawn Porter is both the director and an executive producer of the film.
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Who directed the documentary Luther: Never Too Much?
Dawn Porter wrote and directed the documentary Luther: Never Too Much.
When did Luther: Never Too Much premiere?
Luther: Never Too Much premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2024.
What awards did Luther: Never Too Much win?
The documentary won two NAACP Image Awards and the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Documentary.
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