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‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R.’s Debut Doc Nails the Music, but Neglects the Man

But H.E.R.’s film, which premiered at SXSW, doesn’t really offer any of that. The musician finds her own way to capture Mayfield, one that relies heavily on conversations with filmmakers, producers ...
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‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R. Directs an Irresistible Celebration of the ’70s Funk-Soul Genius

It's an exuberant documentary full of all-star conversations, framed around archival footage of an artist who remains an underappreciated giant. Early on in “The Makings of Curtis Mayfield,” H.E.R., ...
The Hollywood Reporter

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. By Mia Galuppo Senior Entertainment Reporter In 2021, the musician H.E.R ...
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How H.E.R.'s 2021 Oscar Speech Led to Her Directing a Curtis Mayfield Doc

In 2021, the musician H.E.R. won the Academy Award for best original song for the track "Fight for You" from Judas and the Black Messiah that took inspiration from the soul and protest songs of the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘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 capture the enduring legacy of Mayfield's music. By Lovia Gyarkye Arts & ...