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Whitney

Synopsis

A revealing and in-depth look at the life and genius of global superstar Whitney Houston.
Official Selection Cannes Film Festival - Official Selection - Midnight Screenings - World premiere

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Year
2018
Type of film
Features
Director
Kevin Macdonald
Producer
Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn, Lisa Erspamer
Executive Producer
Nicole David, Pat Houston, Will Clarke, Andy Mayson, Mike Runagall, Zanne Devine, Rosanne Korenberg, Joe Patrick
Editor
Sam Rice-Edwards
Director of Photography
Nelson Hume
Sound
Glenn Freemantle
Composer
Composer: Adam Wiltzie; Music Supervisor: Gary Welch; Co-Music Supervisor: Bree Winwood
Archive Producer
Sam Dwyer

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