‘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.
‘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 underappreciated giant.
H.E.R. Dissects The Artistry Of A Musician "Ahead Of His Time" In Her Feature Directorial Debut ‘The Makings Of Curtis Mayfield' - SXSW Studio
Beats Per SecondDirector: H.E.R.Logline: The Makings of Curtis Mayfield explores the legacy and deep musical and cultural influence of singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer, and entrepreneur Curtis Mayfield.
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.
H.E.R. says fans will 'get a different Dr. Dre' in her directorial debut, 'The Makings of Curtis Mayfield'
Disney/Scott Kirkland, Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Image, Disney/Randy Holmes When H.E.R.‘s song “Fight For You” from Judas and the Black Messiah won the Oscar for best original song in 2021, she cred
‘The Makings of Curtis Mayfield' Review: H.E.R. Directs a Music Doc That Says More About the Present Than the Past
SXSW: H.E.R.'s good faith attempt to shine a spotlight on her under-appreciated hero is more effective as a portrait of the current musicians carrying on his legacy.
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H.E.R. Speaks out on Oscars Performance Snub
It’s Oscar night, and everyone is buzzing about who scored a nomination during one of Hollywood’s biggest nights. One person left out of the nominations is “Best Part” singer, H.E.R. The singer has ...
H.E.R. shares the biggest lesson she learned from Curtis Mayfield's journey
While at the premiere of "The Makings of Curtis Mayfield," director H.E.R. shared some of the ways the legendary soul ...
H.E.R. wants more love for Curtis Mayfield
Mark E. Potts is the senior editor for video at the Los Angeles Times. A native of Enid, Okla., Potts graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a master’s degree in broadcast journalism. He has ...
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H.E.R. Is ‘Bummed’ Oscars Won’t Include Performances of Best Original Song Nominees: ‘It’s Kind of Weird’
H.E.R. is weighing in on Oscar producers’ decision not to include performances of this year’s best original song nominees during Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony. The singer-songwriter would ...
Bruce Springsteen classic 'Born to Run' covered by H.E.R. in Dove Super Bowl commercial
They're “Born to Run.” Singer-songwriter H.E.R. is covering the Bruce Springsteen classic “Born to Run” in a new Dove commercial that will air during the fourth quarter of ...