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Synopsis
Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. His undeniable talent earned platinum records and accolades, but he struggled to break out beyond the R&B charts. Intensely driven, he overcame personal and professional challenges to secure his place amongst the greatest vocalists in history.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 8.0/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 98% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 83/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 8.0/1010 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 84 | 100% |
Key crew
- Dawn PorterDirector
- Robert GlasperOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Luther VandrossSelf (archive footage)
- Mariah CareySelf
- Jamie FoxxSelf
- Dionne WarwickSelf
- Valerie SimpsonSelf
- David BowieSelf (archive footage)
- Johnny CarsonSelf (archive footage)












