
BHM25: Luther: Never Too Much (2024)
Director: Dawn Porter Run Time: 101 min. Release Year: 2024
Starring: Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey
Country: United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Malaysia
Language: English
Gateway Film Foundation is proud to unveil its Black History Month 2025 program, a thoughtfully curated selection of films which honor the rich tapestry of Black experiences and showcase the talents of groundbreaking filmmakers.
The 2025 edition of our Black History Month Program is made possible thanks to the generosity of Larry and Donna James and the Kridler Family Fund, and the ongoing support of the Greater Columbus Arts Council, The Ohio Arts Council, the Columbus Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
About the film: Official Selection – Sundance Film Festival
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter, Luther: Never Too Much (2024) offers an intimate look into Vandross’s journey from his early days in Harlem to becoming a global music icon.
Featuring rare archival footage and insights from collaborators like Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson, and Roberta Flack, this documentary celebrates Vandross’s profound impact on the music industry and his enduring legacy.



About the filmmaker:
Dawn Porter is an American documentary filmmaker and founder of production company Trilogy Films. Her documentaries have screened at The Sundance Film Festival and other festivals as well as on HBO, CNN, Netflix, Hulu, PBS and elsewhere.
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