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A Voice Like No Other LUTHER: NEVER TOO MUCH chronicles the story of Vandross from his formative years in Harlem, appearing in the Apollo Theater house band and the first episodes of Sesame Street, through his ascendance to become the indisputable master of the love song. Using a wealth of rarely seen archives, Vandross tells his own story along with the voices of his closest friends and musical collaborators including Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson and Roberta Flack. The film unpacks the nuances and ironies of Vandross’ storied career, exploring his personal life, health struggles, and a lifelong desire to be respected and understood.
“It was thrilling to explore Luther’s musical genius while making this film,” said director Dawn Porter. “We combed through hundreds of hours of interviews, concert footage and images to develop this one-of-a-kind portrait.” Porter added “I’m so fortunate to have had the opportunity to tell this story at a time when so much else seems divisive, Luther’s story is joy personified.”
Luther: Never Too Much premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival to a standing ovation and critical acclaim.
CAST: Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey, Patti LaBelle, Richard Marx, Dionne Warwick, Nile Rodgers, Luther Vandross, (archive footage), Roberta Flack, Nick Ashford
(archive sound), Valerie Simpson, Cheryl Lynn, Danyel Smith at an event for Luther (2010), Marcus Miller, Lisa Fischer in 20 Feet from Stardom (2013), Lisa Fischer, Kevin Owens at an event for Luther (2010), Kevin Owens, Ava Cherry, Alfonzo Thornton (as Fonzi Thorton), Robin Clark, Jocelyn Brown, Carlos Alomar,
Seveda Williams, Deborah McDuffie, Mary Ida Vandross (archive footage), Jon Platt, Nat Adderley Jr., Max Szadek, A.J. (archive footage) (uncredited), Gregory Abbott (archive footage) (uncredited), Michael Bolton at an event for Dancing with the Stars (2005) (archive footage) (uncredited), David Bowie (archive footage) (uncredited), Karen Carpenter and The Carpenters (archive footage) (uncredited), Johnny Carson, 1983 (archive footage) (uncredited), Cedric The Entertainer (archive footage) (uncredited), Dick Clark (archive footage) (uncredited), Andy Cohen (archive footage) (uncredited), Katie Couric (archive footage) (uncredited), Ice Cube (archive footage) (uncredited), Ann Curry in Today (1952) (archive footage) (uncredited), Tommy Davidson (archive footage) (uncredited), Clive Davis
(archive footage) (uncredited), El DeBarge (archive footage) (uncredited), Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds (archive footage) (uncredited), Eminem, Aretha Franklin
(archive footage) (uncredited), Kenny Gamble (archive footage) (uncredited), Bryant Gumbel at an event for Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) (archive footage) (uncredited), Arsenio Hall (archive footage) (uncredited), Jim Henson at an event for The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1989), (archive footage) (uncredited), Cissy Houston in The Houstons: On Our Own (2012) (archive footage) (uncredited) Whitney Houston Archive footage) (uncredited), Leon Huff
(archive footage) (uncredited), Freddie Jackson (archive footage) (uncredited), Jesse Jackson (archive footage) (uncredited), Michael Jackson (archive footage) (uncredited), Mick Jagger at an event for Boardwalk Empire (2010) (archive footage) (uncredited), Jay-Z at an event for The Great Gatsby (2013), Jay-Z
(archive footage) (uncredited), Edgar Kendricks (archive footage) (uncredited), Alicia Keys (archive footage) (uncredited), Ben E. King (archive footage) (uncredited), Gladys Knight (archive footage) (uncredited), Kool Moe Dee (archive footage) (uncredited), Matt Lauer (archive footage) (uncredited)
Mark McEwen (archive footage) (uncredited), Bette Midler (archive footage) (uncredited), Eddie Murphy at an event for Good Luck Chuck (2007),
(archive footage) (uncredited), Billy Paul (archive footage) (uncredited), Otis Redding (archive footage) (uncredited), Joan Rivers in The Apprentice (2004)
(archive footage) (uncredited), Diana Ross in Mahogany (1975) (archive footage) (uncredited), Garry Shandling (archive footage) (uncredited), Maria Shriver
(archive footage) (uncredited), Snoop Dogg in 90210 (2008) (archive footage) (uncredited), Ed Sullivan (archive footage) (uncredited), Diane Sumler (archive footage) (uncredited), John Tesh (archive footage) (uncredited), Alan Thicke (archive footage) (uncredited), Usher (archive footage) (uncredited), Denzel Washington (archive footage) (uncredited), Karyn White (archive footage) (uncredited), Oprah Winfrey at an event for The Great Debaters (2007)
(archive footage) (uncredited) and Stevie Wonder (archive footage) (uncredited)
TOTAL DURATION 1 Hour 41 Minutes
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