Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

Released Sep 27, 2017

2h 3m

Documentary

Music

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The life and work of music producer Clive Davis.

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A documentary so passionate about its subject viewers will likely fall just as hard,Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives is a touching tribute and a great reminder of the simple and complex pleasures of music.

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Aldis H

I get how some reviewers give bad reviews because we really don't get to know the man that well, but the title of the film is the THEME of the film; it's about how Clive was the soundtrack of our lives, not who he was, and in that regard it delivers with flying colors. And actually, we do get to know him quite well, his drive, his passion, his unparalleled vision, and his uncompromising commitment to musical artistry. I was floored.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/16/23

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StephenPaul C

The greatest 02 hours: and 03 minutes of real footage with Clive Davis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/23

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I thought it was a great look into the life of this legend and all the music stars that he produced in his time along with some insight into his personal life

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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This extraordinary, must see documentary is a treasure. It gave me an in-depth look at the genius mind of Clive Davis, his life, his creative process, and how he started the careers of so many stars. He is the heart and soul of music! I highly recommend this purchase. -Washington Flowers

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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The Soundtrack of Our Lives is amazing on the big screen. It is beautifully done, well-paced and edited, informative, entertaining, and unexpectedly candid. Back in the day, I wasn't aware that Mr. Davis was the force behind some of my favorite stars--Aretha Franklin, Blood Sweat & Tears, Sly & the Family Stone, Earth Wind & Fire, Whitney Houston, and Luther Vandross. Now, I have a bigger story to accompany the music I still love; and, it makes me want to learn even more. Just call me a life-long finger-snapper! Frankie D

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

Detailed and thoughtfully told story of one of the music industry's true living legends.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Chris Perkel

Director

Clive Davis

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Michael Bernstein

Producer

Mary Lisio

Executive Producer

Ridley Scott

Executive Producer

Deborah Zipser

Executive Producer

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

An eye-opening, not to mention ear-opening, experience.

Sep 26, 2017

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Andy Webster

New York Times

A valedictory for Mr. Davis, the music executive whose Midas touch with radio hits across genres - especially at Arista Records, from 1975-2000 - is industry legend.

Sep 26, 2017

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John DeFore

Hollywood Reporter

A fawning but informative primer for music lovers with, er, very broad tastes.

May 5, 2017

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Graeme Tuckett

Stuff.co.nz

A fantastic yarn, with an unmissable soundtrack.

May 24, 2021

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Liz Thomson

The Arts Desk

It's an extraordinary two-hour tale of a man with great ears and a passion to match who fell into a business he'd never even considered.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 13, 2020

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Benjamin H. Smith

Decider

For all those myriad details, spanning eight decades, encompassing more hit records than you count, I'm not sure Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives gives you a sense of who he really is.

Oct 15, 2019

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Synopsis

The life and work of music producer Clive Davis.

Director: Chris Perkel
Producer: Mary Lisio, Ridley Scott, Deborah Zipser, David Schulhof
Distributor: IM Global
Production Co: IM Global, Scott Free Productions
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 27, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 16, 2017
Runtime: 2h 3m

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