Luther: Never Too Much

Luther: Never Too Much is a documentary about the singer Luther Vandross, tracing how he moved from singing backup for artists such as David Bowie, Roberta Flack and Bette Midler to becoming a headline act in his own right. Despite the platinum records and acclaim his voice brought him, he found it hard to reach audiences beyond the R&B charts. The film follows his determination to overcome setbacks in both his personal life and his career and to be recognised among the great vocalists.

The documentary is directed by Dawn Porter. It was released in 2024, the first of four films she directed in that year, followed by Power of the Dream, When a Witness Recants and Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story. Jamie Foxx, Datari Turner and Ged Doherty produced. Alongside archival footage of Vandross himself, the film features interviews with figures including Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Dionne Warwick and Valerie Simpson, with archive appearances by David Bowie.

On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 8 out of 10 from 10 votes.