Rent Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over (2021)
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1h 35min
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- Synopsis:
With humble beginnings as a gospel singer in New Jersey, Dionne Warwick went on to become the first African-American to win the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance and now stands with over 100 million records sold. 'Don't Make Me Over' reveals the intimate stories behind the pioneering artist who took charge of her own career and smashed through cultural, racial and gender barriers to become the soundtrack for generations. Behind the iconic music is a strong woman whose fierce determination not only brought her worldwide success but also gave her a voice she used to fight for humanitarian causes. Her music has inspired generations of musicians and will continue to inspire generations to come. This documentary showcases the real Dionne Warwick, the artist behind timeless hits such as 'What the World Needs Now', 'Say a Little Prayer', and 'Don't Make Me Over'. Featuring interviews with fellow icons like Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Snoop Dogg and many more... - Actors:
- Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Jerry Blavat, Lonnie Bunch, Bill Clinton, Kenneth Cole, Clive Davis, Damon Elliott, David Elliott, Gloria Estefan, Kevin Robert Frost, Berry Gordy, Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston, Chuck Jackson, Jesse Jackson, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Alicia Keys, Gladys Knight
- Directors:
- David Heilbroner, Dave Wooley
- Producers:
- Dave Wooley
- Writers:
- Dave Wooley
- Aka:
- Dionne
- Studio:
- Dogwoof
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Singer Biopics, A Brief History of Film...
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 07/11/2022
- Run Time:
- 95 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Digital 2.0, English Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles:
- None
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.39:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Trailer
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Reviews (1) of Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
A well crafted film about a great singer. - Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over review by RP
Interesting and informative biography of arguably the best female singer/story teller there has ever been. Her struggles with the era of segregation in the South of the US to her acts of charity for Aids. To her bringing the Gangsta RAP stars of the time for a little talking to. Her work for education etc and the tragedy of losing relatives. Throughout it all we have the taking heads of the good and powerful telling us how much of a fan they are. But you do have a feeling that even through her financial problems she isn't a lady who takes praise or setbacks for too long. So many great songs are played throughout the film and in the end it is a great film to enjoy. Often these sort of things can be too earnest and over simpering. But this works well and along with the lady herself has a great light sense of humour running through out.
One of the better films dealing with a favourite singer.
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