Songwriter

Released Aug 17, 2018

1h 24m

Documentary

Music

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

This documentation of the creation of Ed Sheeran's chart-topping album "Divide" gives insight into the collaborative process that produced some of his biggest hits. It also features archives from Sheeran's childhood, examining what it was like.

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Kimber Myers

Los Angeles Times

Whether a veiled ad for Sheeran's discography, MacBooks (no obscured logos here) or Apple Music itself, this Apple Music-exclusive documentary still inspires.

Aug 23, 2018

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Jordan Hoffman

Village Voice

Don't Look Back it isn't, but Songwriter - a documentary about Ed Sheeran co-produced by Apple Music and featuring a boatload of Apple products - is an interesting window into the creation of a modern pop behemoth all the same.

Aug 15, 2018

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Ella Kemp

Independent (UK)

... Songwriter ends up being frustratingly enjoyable. Neither the filmmaker nor the subject respond to probing attacks on the artist's inoffensiveness, nor do they fuel any further conversation about anything other than Ed Sheeran's music.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 28, 2018

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Samantha Celentano

Film Inquiry

If you're a fan of Ed Sheeran, you will love this documentary of the process of his songwriting, with a little bit of a background on the man behind the guitar and mic.

Sep 4, 2018

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Emily Kane

Nonfics

The documentary appears to be a passion project for both director and subject... But it never comes off as a statement of "this is my famous cousin, look how talented he is."

Aug 28, 2018

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Andrea Beach

Common Sense Media

Docu about pop star's album creation; smoking, cursing.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 22, 2018

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softfor l

such an amazing film, i really enjoyed the production and how the whole entire process was captured and shared with us. it takes a lot for someone to share the behind of the scenes of something so special like this and it was done in a way that captivated us and didn't bore us. i would be lying if i said i haven't watched several times already - because i have.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/04/23

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Audience Member

What an amazing documentary film to watch! I already know Ed Sheeran is a quality song writer, the songs are always quality! And watching him live in person showed me that he is fantastic! This film shows the making of his songs! It's an incredible journey and really enlightening! Ed Sheeran shows what he is like as a person and as a terrific songwriter! This film is filled with laughter, sadness, just so emotional throughout! Ed Sheeran is a brilliant artist and brilliant songwriter long may it continue! This is as close to perfection as you are going to ever see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

Very interesting and very creative.from both aspects, Murray and Ed..Started following Ed in late 2014 Early 15' when I was 61 / 62 yrs old...He is very methodical, to see how he puts melody to song and lyrics..Many great songs..He has shown to be wise beyond his years, when it come to songwriting..Gifted.. Enjoyed how Divide came about, how the TEAM worked together to make this album #1 globally. Love how he can hold an audience in the palm of his hands, with only a guitar, loop station, 2 mics and his voice. you can call him what you want, I call him talented, gifted , and wise beyond his years..

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

amzing movie about amazing person.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Murray Cummings

Director

Ed Sheeran

Self

Murray Cummings

Screenwriter

Kimmie Kim

Producer

Murray Cummings

Producer

Stuart Camp

Executive Producer

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Synopsis

This documentation of the creation of Ed Sheeran's chart-topping album "Divide" gives insight into the collaborative process that produced some of his biggest hits. It also features archives from Sheeran's childhood, examining what it was like.

Director: Murray Cummings
Producer: Stuart Camp, Stefan Demetriou
Screenwriter: Murray Cummings
Production Co: Murray Pictures
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English (United Kingdom)
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 17, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 24, 2019
Runtime: 1h 24m

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