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Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives streaming

2017 Movie United States Documentary, Music 123 min 12
By: Chris Perkel With: Clive Davis, Sean Combs, Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Simon Cowell

Spanning half a century, the career of record label boss Clive Davis includes signing Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.

Filmium rating
72%

Festival Achievements

International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 2017
Selections:
Music Documentary • IDFA Archive

Mood

Celebratory
Inspirational
Inspiring
Reflective
Respectful

Cast & Crew

Chris Perkel
Paul Simon
Jimmy Iovine
Kenneth Edmonds
Art Garfunkel
Alicia Keys
Simon Cowell
Clive Davis
Sean Combs
Chris Perkel (Director)
Clive Davis (Subject)
Michael Bernstein
Michael Bernstein (Producer)

Adaptation

Autobiographical
Based On Memoir

Cinematic Technique

Archival Footage
Archival Material
Interview Footage
Interview-Based
Visual Storytelling
Voice-Over

Narrative Structure

Biographical
Chronological

Pace

Balanced
Engaging
Informative
Moderate-Paced
Steady

Runtime

Feature-Length
Two-Hour

Soundtrack

Music-Focused
Musical Clips
Sound Design

Style

Biographical
Documentary
Interview-Based
Narrative

Time-Period

2010S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Career Achievements
Industry Influence

Characters

Clive Davis
Music Executive

Ending

Celebratory
Respectful Tribute

Historical Context

Early 21St Century
Late 20Th Century

Key Plot Points

Career Milestones
Musical Legacy
Record Label Successes

Plot

Career Journey
Music Executive
Music Industry
Musical Impact
Personal Legacy

Setting

Music Industry
Record Labels
Studio Offices

Shooting Location

Music Industry Locations
Studio Interviews

Theme

Industry Influence
Influence
Legacy
Musical Legacy
Passion For Music
Personal Achievement

Genre

Biography
Documentary
Music

Audiences

Biography Enthusiasts
Clive Davis Fans
Documentary Enthusiasts
Industry Insiders
Music Fans
Music Lovers

Titles

Clive Davis: The Soundtrack Of Our Lives

Critical Reception

Critic Opinions
Industry Tribute
Mixed Reviews

Reception

Audience Reception
Critical Acclaim
Critical Commentary
Industry Tribute
Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2017
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