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The Makings of Curtis Mayfield

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Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter Mar 14
In a music doc landscape pocked with overwrought hagiographies, The Makings of Curtis Mayfield does distinguish itself. Go to Full Review Owen Gleiberman Variety Mar 14
What I miss seeing in too many music documentaries is a deep critical appreciation of the artist in question. And that’s what H.E.R. brings to this movie in abundance. Go to Full Review Christian Zilko IndieWire Mar 12
B
The [title] doesn’t quite fit the substance of the film, which ultimately says less about the things that shaped Mayfield than the people his music shaped. Go to Full Review Alfred Castaneda Shade Studios Jul 30
H.E.R. has the musical chops and reverence for her influences, so it’s exciting to see what she may direct next and which musical genius she chooses to bring to the forefront. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Mar 23
I left feeling like I didn't get to know Curtis Mayfield that well. A lot of H.E.R. talking about how great the songs are with her friends Go to Full Review Alan French FandomWire Mar 21
6/10
H.E.R. crafts a flashy directorial debut with some bold choices. However, too many talking heads hurts The Makings of Curtis Mayfield stay focused. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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H.E.R.

Director

Curtis Mayfield

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H.E.R.

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Dr. Dre

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Mary J. Blige

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John Legend

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Movie Info

Director
H.E.R.
Producer
Peter Afterman, Mari Keiko Gonzalez, Sarah Haber
Production Co
Inaudible Films
Genre
Biography, Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m