Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me
2018 · Movie · 106 min · ★ 6.3 · 75% critics
A celebrated R&B singer rises toward superstardom, driven by talent, ambition, and a powerful stage presence. When a sudden life-changing accident upends everything, he must navigate fame, personal struggle, and resilience while redefining what his future can be.
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Details
- Years
- 2018
- Release date
- 2018-10-26
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (63 votes)
About
If you enjoy music documentaries about iconic artists and the highs and lows of fame, this is a moving pick in the vein of Whitney or TINA; Not for you if you want a light, feel-good watch.
Pros: inspiring life story; emotional honesty; strong music legacy | Cons: heavy subject matter; limited new details; uneven pacing
Themes
- tragic event
- inspiring story
- r&b artist
- untold story
Cast & crew
Teddy Pendergrass
as Himself
Directed by Olivia Lichtenstein