‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R.’s Debut Doc Nails the Music, but Neglects the Man
In her SXSW-bowing film, the Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer invites a range of artists — from Maxwell to Mary J. Blige — to ...
‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R. Directs an Irresistible Celebration of the ’70s Funk-Soul Genius
H.E.R. directs a documentary full of all-star conversations framed around archival footage of an artist who remains an ...
‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R. Directs a Music Doc That Says More About the Present Than the Past
When H.E.R. won an Oscar for Best Original Song for “Judas and the Black Messiah” in 2021, she used her acceptance to thank ...
How H.E.R.’s 2021 Oscar Speech Led to Her Directing a Curtis Mayfield Doc
The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’, which is premiering at SXSW, features interviews with Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige and John Legend ...
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The Makings of Curtis Mayfield SXSW Review — Pop Star H.E.R.’s Impressive Tribute to a Legend
FandomWire covers The Makings of Curtis Mayfield from SXSW. DIrected by H.E.R., it follows the life of Mayfield and his ...
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How H.E.R.’s 2021 Oscar Speech Led to Her Directing a Curtis Mayfield Doc
The feature documentary The Makings of Curtis Mayfield explores the music and legacy of the “Come on Up” and “Superfly” singer, songwriter and composer. After name checking Mayfield in her ...
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‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R. Directs a Music Doc That Says More About the Present Than the Past
Blige explain why “Super Fly” was such an authentic portrayal ... Nobody comes out of “The Makings of Curtis Mayfield” looking better than H.E.R. — a sincere compliment that the artist ...
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10 Essential Curtis Mayfield Songs That Still Inspire Music Lovers Today.
Curtis Mayfield’s catalog is filled with wisdom, groove, and emotion. Whether addressing social issues or matters of the ...