, the documentary on legendary R&B singer , is coming to a theater near you this fall. Giant Pictures is on board as the theatrical distributor for the film, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival and also visited the Tribeca Festival, Hot Docs International Film Festival and Nantucket Film Festival. In 2025, will premiere on CNN, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and Max.
The doc arrives nearly 20 years after the eight-time Grammy winner died in 2005 at age 54. He suffered a stroke in 2003. “It was a joy to work on this film.
Luther was a spectacularly talented performer, composer and producer. His influence was found in multiple genres, and it was a delight to discover each one,” award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter, who directed the film, said in a statement. “It has been so much fun to see longtime fans remember why they love him, and new fans come to understand his brilliance.
” Vandross began his career as a backup singer for Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Bette Midler and David Bowie. He released his double-platinum debut album, , in 1981 and has sold 40 million albums worldwide. Most of his albums achieved platinum or double platinum status, and he scored five Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including “Here and Now,” “Endless Love” and “Power of Love/Love Power.
” He earned 27 Top 10 hits on the R&B chart, including seven at No.1, and earned 33 Grammy nominations. The film tackles the R&B icon’s rich career as well as his battles with his sexual.