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'''''Luther: Never Too Much''''' is a documentary written and directed by American filmmaker [[Dawn Porter (filmmaker)|Dawn Porter]]. It chronicles the life and career of R&B icon [[Luther Vandross]], who died in 2005.
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| director = [[Dawn Porter (filmmaker)|Dawn Porter]]
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| producer = Ged Doherty <br /> [[Colin Firth]] <br /> Trish D. Chetty <br /> Dawn Porter <br /> [[Jamie Foxx]] <br /> Datari Turner <br /> [[Jon Platt]]
| starring =
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| cinematography = Bryan Gentry
| editing = Mark Fason
| music = [[Robert Glasper]]
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'''''Luther: Never Too Much''''' is a documentary written and directed by American filmmaker [[Dawn Porter (filmmaker)|Dawn Porter]]. It chronicles the life and career of R&B icon [[Luther Vandross]], who died in 2005. The film premiered at [[2024 Sundance Film Festival|2024 Sundance]] and received positive critical reception.


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
The film follows [[Luther Vandross]]' nearly 40 years in the entertainment industry and highlights his career highs as well as battles with negative media attention focused weight and sexuality. Footage from his performances and archived interviews, as well as interviews with his associates are included.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Gilchrist |first=Todd |date=2024-01-21 |title=‘Luther: Never Too Much’ Review: Doc Explores the Thick and Thin of a Soul Legend’s Legacy |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/luther-vandross-never-too-much-review-1235880344/ |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
The film follows [[Luther Vandross]]' nearly 40 years in the entertainment industry and highlights his career highs as well as battles with negative media attention focused on his weight and sexuality. Footage from his performances and archived interviews, as well as interviews with his associates are included. The film's subtitle is taken from one of Vandross' [[Never Too Much (song)|best known songs]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Gilchrist |first=Todd |date=2024-01-21 |title=‘Luther: Never Too Much’ Review: Doc Explores the Thick and Thin of a Soul Legend’s Legacy |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/luther-vandross-never-too-much-review-1235880344/ |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Production ==
== Production ==
Ged Doherty, [[Colin Firth]], and Trish D. Chetty began developing a film focused on [[Luther Vandross]] in 2015 through Raindog Films.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Daniel |first=Christopher A. |date=2024-01-15 |title=Director of Luther Vandross film says it's so much more than a music doc |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/luther-never-much-documentary-premiere-sundance-film-festival-rcna132535 |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> Director [[Dawn Porter (filmmaker)|Dawn Porter]]'s production company Trilogy Films joined in 2022. Raindog Film acquired the rights to produce from Vandross' estate.<ref name=":1" /> The score was composed by [[Robert Glasper]].<ref name=":1" /> [[Jamie Foxx]], Datari Turner, and [[Jon Platt]] are executive producers.<ref name=":1" />
Ged Doherty, [[Colin Firth]], and Trish D. Chetty began developing a film focused on [[Luther Vandross]] in 2015 through [[Raindog Films]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Daniel |first=Christopher A. |date=2024-01-15 |title=Director of Luther Vandross film says it's so much more than a music doc |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/luther-never-much-documentary-premiere-sundance-film-festival-rcna132535 |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=NBC News |language=en}}</ref> Director [[Dawn Porter (filmmaker)|Dawn Porter]]'s production company Trilogy Films joined in 2022. Raindog Films acquired the rights to produce from Vandross' estate.<ref name=":1" /> The score was composed by [[Robert Glasper]].<ref name=":1" /> [[Jamie Foxx]], Datari Turner, and [[Jon Platt]] are executive producers.<ref name=":1" />


== Release ==
== Release ==
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== Reception ==
== Reception ==
The film received positive reception. Valerie Complex praised director [[Dawn Porter (filmmaker)|Dawn Porter]] in a ''[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]'' review, "Porter constructs a portrait that strikes a delicate, graceful balance...For audiences lacking familiarity, Porter makes a case to appreciate Vandross’ contributions to music, and to culture. And for longtime fans, she has crafted an ode befitting our nostalgia while challenging any and all assumptions."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Complex |first=Valerie |date=2024-01-28 |title=‘Luther: Never Too Much’ Review: Dawn Porter’s Tribute To An R&B Icon – Sundance Film Festival |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/luther-never-too-much-review-dawn-porter-tribute-to-rampb-icon-1235806881/ |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' writer Todd Gilchrist complimented the inclusion of Vandross's music in ''Luther'': "Porter skillfully emphasizes just how much material he left behind, and offers generous enough snippets of it that her film feels simultaneously like biography and a musical anthology, a primer and invitation to explore him further."<ref name=":0" />
''Luther: Never Too Much'' received positive reception. The film received a 95% on review aggregator [[Rotten Tomatoes]]. Valerie Complex praised director [[Dawn Porter (filmmaker)|Dawn Porter]] in a ''[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]'' review, "Porter constructs a portrait that strikes a delicate, graceful balance...For audiences lacking familiarity, Porter makes a case to appreciate Vandross’ contributions to music, and to culture. And for longtime fans, she has crafted an ode befitting our nostalgia while challenging any and all assumptions."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Complex |first=Valerie |date=2024-01-28 |title=‘Luther: Never Too Much’ Review: Dawn Porter’s Tribute To An R&B Icon – Sundance Film Festival |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/luther-never-too-much-review-dawn-porter-tribute-to-rampb-icon-1235806881/ |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' writer Todd Gilchrist complimented the inclusion of Vandross's music in ''Luther'': "Porter skillfully emphasizes just how much material he left behind, and offers generous enough snippets of it that her film feels simultaneously like biography and a musical anthology, a primer and invitation to explore him further."<ref name=":0" /> Lovia Gyarke referred to the film as "essential viewing" in ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gyarkye |first=Lovia |date=2024-01-22 |title=‘Luther: Never Too Much’ Review: Dawn Porter’s Ebullient Tribute to a Singular R&B Balladeer |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/luther-never-too-much-review-vandross-1235802692/ |access-date=2024-04-20 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
2024 – Winner, [[Sarasota Film Festival]], Industry Audience Award<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morfoot |first=Addie |date=2024-04-15 |title=Sundance Films Take Top Prizes at 26th Annual Sarasota Film Festival |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/sarasota-film-festival-winners-1235971500/ |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>
*2024 – Winner, [[Sarasota Film Festival]], Industry Audience Award<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morfoot |first=Addie |date=2024-04-15 |title=Sundance Films Take Top Prizes at 26th Annual Sarasota Film Festival |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/sarasota-film-festival-winners-1235971500/ |access-date=2024-04-19 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* {{IMDb title|id=tt10850320}}
* ''[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/luther_never_too_much/reviews Luther: Never Too Much]'' on [[Rotten Tomatoes]]
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Revision as of 15:33, 2 May 2024

Luther: Never Too Much
Office release poster for the documentary depicts a black and white close up photograph of Luther Vandross. He is smiling and has a mustache and short cropped hair.
Directed byDawn Porter
Written byDawn Porter
Produced byGed Doherty
Colin Firth
Trish D. Chetty
Dawn Porter
Jamie Foxx
Datari Turner
Jon Platt
CinematographyBryan Gentry
Edited byMark Fason
Music byRobert Glasper
Production
companies
Release date
  • January 21, 2024 (2024-Jan-21) (Sundance Film Festival)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Luther: Never Too Much is a documentary written and directed by American filmmaker Dawn Porter. It chronicles the life and career of R&B icon Luther Vandross, who died in 2005. The film premiered at 2024 Sundance and received positive critical reception.

Synopsis

The film follows Luther Vandross' nearly 40 years in the entertainment industry and highlights his career highs as well as battles with negative media attention focused on his weight and sexuality. Footage from his performances and archived interviews, as well as interviews with his associates are included. The film's subtitle is taken from one of Vandross' best known songs.[1]

Production

Ged Doherty, Colin Firth, and Trish D. Chetty began developing a film focused on Luther Vandross in 2015 through Raindog Films.[2] Director Dawn Porter's production company Trilogy Films joined in 2022. Raindog Films acquired the rights to produce from Vandross' estate.[2] The score was composed by Robert Glasper.[2] Jamie Foxx, Datari Turner, and Jon Platt are executive producers.[2]

Release

Luther: Never Too Much premiered at Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2024.[2]

Reception

Luther: Never Too Much received positive reception. The film received a 95% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Valerie Complex praised director Dawn Porter in a Deadline review, "Porter constructs a portrait that strikes a delicate, graceful balance...For audiences lacking familiarity, Porter makes a case to appreciate Vandross’ contributions to music, and to culture. And for longtime fans, she has crafted an ode befitting our nostalgia while challenging any and all assumptions."[3] Variety writer Todd Gilchrist complimented the inclusion of Vandross's music in Luther: "Porter skillfully emphasizes just how much material he left behind, and offers generous enough snippets of it that her film feels simultaneously like biography and a musical anthology, a primer and invitation to explore him further."[1] Lovia Gyarke referred to the film as "essential viewing" in The Hollywood Reporter.[4]

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ a b Gilchrist, Todd (2024-01-21). "'Luther: Never Too Much' Review: Doc Explores the Thick and Thin of a Soul Legend's Legacy". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  2. ^ a b c d e Daniel, Christopher A. (2024-01-15). "Director of Luther Vandross film says it's so much more than a music doc". NBC News. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  3. ^ Complex, Valerie (2024-01-28). "'Luther: Never Too Much' Review: Dawn Porter's Tribute To An R&B Icon – Sundance Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  4. ^ Gyarkye, Lovia (2024-01-22). "'Luther: Never Too Much' Review: Dawn Porter's Ebullient Tribute to a Singular R&B Balladeer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  5. ^ Morfoot, Addie (2024-04-15). "Sundance Films Take Top Prizes at 26th Annual Sarasota Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 2024-04-19.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Luther:_Never_Too_Much&diff=1221884878&oldid=1219782857

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