![]() Like many a music documentary (or, most biographical documentaries about a famous person) that came before it, “Luther” relies on a combination of archival material and first-person interviews with those that have been the closest to the man. That latter group will learn a lot, too, hopefully making it their mission to broaden their playlists with Vandross classics. There is a stirring sense of discovery in every corner of the searching “Luther” that will awe both the most knowledgeable Vandross fans and those who are only versed in the well-known brushstrokes and ballads of his career. The meticulous non-fiction filmmaker of the reproductive rights documentary “Trapped” and the rousing “John Lewis: Good Trouble” on the eponymous politician and activist, Porter proves to be that ideal creative match throughout “Luther,” taking the viewer on a journey of music and identity with political, social and emotional tangents. Scratch Your Midnight Movie Itch with ‘Eye of the Cat’ (1969): The Sex Horror-Comedy on Its Ninth Life ![]() Maybe this was just a project waiting around to be handled by none other than its perfect match. But that delay is perhaps fortuitous - after experiencing Porter’s loving portrait of the virtuosic musician, producer, and songwriter, you can’t imagine Vandross’ story being told by anyone else. ![]() In other words, he didn’t only sing, but created something ethereal, something that both pushed the form and felt like it gently poured straight out of his soul.Ĭonsidering the stamp he put on the American music industry, it feels strange that there hasn’t yet been a definitive documentary about Vandross’ unsung legacy until Dawn Porter’s “ Luther: Never Too Much,” which had its world premiere recently at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. He caressed and coddled each note with his famously velvety tenor voice, considering where to linger, when to whisper, or to gradually crescendo with an impeccable and ever-influential technique. When American soul and R&B icon Luther Vandross sang, he didn’t just produce beautiful musical sounds.
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