Luther: Never Too Much
New York Premiere

Luther: Never Too Much

Spotlight Documentary
Feature | United States | 101 MINUTES | English | English subtitles
Music, Biography, Black & African American Diaspora Stories, Expressions of Black Freedom

New York native Luther Vandross was born to be a star, and his undeniable talent was positive proof of that. Starting off in the house band at the Apollo Theater, Luther would go on to support David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler and many more before breaking through as the dynamic solo vocalist who would dominate R&B charts for decades. 


Acclaimed director Dawn Porter handles Luther’s story with care, providing insight to the illustrious singer’s career and personal life. His consummate professionalism, his hard work and his diligence are all captured, but so are his frustrations and his loneliness. With stunning archival footage that provides intimate access to Luther and interviews with those who knew him best, a full picture of him is constructed in this jubilant celebration of the one and only Luther.––Faridah Gbadamosi


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Dawn Porter
Director
Dawn Porter
Producer
Leah Smith, Ged Doherty, Trish D Chetty, Datari Turner, Jamie Foxx
Cinematographer
Bryan Gentry
Editor
Mark Fason
Executive Producer
Dawn Porter, Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, Tom Mackay, Richard Story, Jon Platt, Brian Monaco, Colin Firth, David Gottlieb, Phil Thornton
Cast
Fonzi Thornton, Robin Clark, Carlos Alomar, Danyel Smith, Jon Platt, Ava Cherry, Seveda Williams, Nile Rodgers, Valerie Simpson, Marcus Miller, Nat Adderly Jr., Jamie Foxx, Lisa Fischer, Kevin Owens, Richard Marx, Clive Davis, Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Max Szadek

Contacts
US Sales Contact
Krista Wegener
Sony Music Entertainment
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: 310 855 4865
filmsales@sonymusic.com
International Sales Contact
Krista Wegener
Sony Music Entertainment
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: 310 855 4865
filmsales@sonymusic.com
Press Contact
Devan Schulte
Sony Music Entertainment
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 201 805 5242
devan.schulte@sonymusic.com
Print Source
Lee Eigner
Sony Music Entertainment
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: 914 907 5934
lee.eigner@sonymusic.com
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