‘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
Early on in "The Makings of Curtis Mayfield," H.E.R., the 27-year-old R&B pop star who directed the film and appears in it as its interviewer and tour guide, offers a telling observation about her ...
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.
"You Don't See Dr. Dre Like This": H.E.R. Reveals a Different Side to Artists Like John Legend and Mary J. Blige in 'The Makings of Curtis Mayfield'
H.E.R. talks about filming her directorial debut, making sure music is at the forefront and having "pinch-me" moments during ...
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Remembering Curtis Mayfield’s indomitable ’70s period: “He was a poet and a prophet”
On a freezing New York night in January 1971, Curtis Mayfield is performing with a new band for the first time. He is also recording a live album. Over four evenings at the Bitter End in Greenwich ...
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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
She attempts to rectify the problem with her directorial debut, “The Makings of Curtis Mayfield,” a documentary that sees her join an A-list roster of her musical idols to discuss Mayfield’s ...
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H.E.R. wants more love for Curtis Mayfield
H.E.R. stopped by the L.A. Times studio at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival to talk about her new film, “The Makings of Curtis Mayfield” playing at the festival. Matt Brennan is a Los Angeles Times ...
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The Inside Songs of Curtis Mayfield - Live in Rome
We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue; 05. Spoken Introduction; 06. Think; 07. Freddie's Dead. Tutte le composizioni sono di Curtis Mayfield tranne quelle indicate. William Parker (contrabbasso); ...
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‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R.’s Debut Doc Nails the Music, but Neglects the Man
In a music doc landscape pocked with overwrought hagiographies, The Makings of Curtis Mayfield does distinguish itself. H.E.R. deploys Mayfield’s biography to bookend to an extended conversation ...
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‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield’ Review: H.E.R. Directs an Irresistible Celebration of the ’70s Funk-Soul Genius
Early on in “The Makings of Curtis Mayfield,” H.E.R., the 27-year-old R&B pop star who directed the film and appears in it as its interviewer and tour guide, offers a telling observation about ...