According to the director, there is never a perfect moment.
I dont think there is anything you’re free to do to prepare, she said.
You just have to jump.
‘Love to Love You, Donna Summer’Max
I think if you overthink anything too much, then you wont do it.
Sudano could have collaborated with anyone, but she chose Williams as hes no stranger to the documentary space.
We wanted it to be from the perspective of the family that no one else could access except Brooklyn.
Working together as co-directors was a natural and organic process for both of us.
He was excited about boarding the documentary that aimed to capture the life of such a legendary character.
I knew we could make something that was both emotionally engaging and a visual spectacle.
The documentary contrasts the intensity of her religious upbringing and choir days against the frenzy of her disco reign.
Sudano goes on to explain why it was important for her mother to use her voice within the film.
We decided early on that we were going to do audio interviews.
This helped groundLove to Love Youin reality.
There is a healthy amount of video and audio of Summer.
While watching, its easy to wonder how Sudano and Williams collected it all.
They didnt have a vault with everything they needed in one place, the info gathering required some footwork.
She gives praise to brother-in-law Rick Doer for being able to help curate what was needed.
We had 32 binders full of negatives and photos, and he compiled all of it.
Summer was a revolutionary in her own right.
Her use of synthesizer changed the course of music as we know it.
My mother was extremely funny, extremely grounded and did not take herself seriously, said the director.
She was a full-fledged artist who created her own songs, music, costumes and persona.
For all its glitz and glam,Love To Love You,Donna Summernever loses sight of its subject.
Amidst the nostalgia, viewers are reminded of her raw talent, her determination and influence on modern music.
To watch more videos from the Deadline FYC House +HBO Maxevent series, clickhere.
