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Documentarian Dawn Porter dives deep into the life of Luther Vandross
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Documentarian Dawn Porter dives deep into the life of Luther Vandross

Director Dawn Porter’s films often examine the tireless work it takes to achieve something extraordinary. his documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble delved into the life of the late civil rights leader. his movie Ladybird Diaries It came from more than 100 hours of audio diaries recorded by former First Lady Claudia Alta “Ladybird” Johnson.

his last Luther: Never Too MuchIt’s about R&B singer Luther Vandross. Porter tells Treatment Viewers will be surprised to learn how many roles Vandross has played throughout his career; including writing iconic jingles and singing backup for artists such as Roberta Flack, Donna Summer and Barbra Streisand. He also talks about his rewarding musical partnership with David Bowie and his refined performance style.