Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over

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Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over

2021

1h 29m

Documentary

Music

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91%

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23 Reviews

90%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

DON'T MAKE ME OVER reveals the intimate stories behind a pioneering artist who took charge of her own career and smashed through cultural, racial and gender barriers to become the soundtrack for generations. The documentary feature brings to life 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. What few people know, is that behind the iconic music is a strong woman whose fierce determination not only brought her worldwide success, but also a voice she used to fight for humanitarian causes.

Critics Consensus

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over sticks to the standard rock doc formula, but its fascinating subject ensures it rarely hits a false note.

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Chris Azzopardi

New York Times

02/02/2023

Overall, “Don’t Make Me Over” gets the job done, albeit in a formulaic, straightforward fashion.

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Owen Gleiberman

Variety

03/09/2022

The movie truly understands what a transformational figure she was.

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Valerie Complex

Deadline Hollywood Daily

09/24/2021

Don't try to make her over. Her fans love her the way she is.

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Matt Roush

TV Insider

01/06/2023

3.5/5

Even so, the industry didn’t always know where she fit in, and Warwick proudly displays a European record cover displaying a white woman’s image...

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

12/31/2022

This documentary doesn't uncover new information, but it's a thoroughly engaging and comprehensive look at the life and career of the talented, sassy, and outspoken Dionne Warwick.

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Christopher Bourne

In Review Online

11/19/2021

Heilbroner and Wooley ... don't even attempt to make a visually or formally interesting film. This is about as standard as doc packages get.

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Garry A

@heavyg 02/19/2025

It's a straightforward music documentary. I learned new things about Ms. Warwick and got a refresher on parts of her history I forgot.

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DON'T MAKE ME OVER reveals the intimate stories behind a pioneering artist who took charge of her own career and smashed through cultural, racial and gender barriers to become the soundtrack for generations. The documentary feature brings to life 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. What few people know, is that behind the iconic music is a strong woman whose fierce determination not only brought her worldwide success, but also a voice she used to fight for humanitarian causes.

Director: David Heilbroner, Dave Wooley
Producer: Dave Wooley
Screenwriter: Dave Wooley, Dave Wooley
Production Co: Mister Smith Entertainment, E1 Entertainment, Wooley Entertainment., Endeavor Content
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 2, 2023
Runtime: 1h 29m