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JIFF: Diane Warren: Relentless
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Diane Warren: Relentless
Australian Premiere
“A loving ode to a true original” - IndieWire
She’s the most successful songwriter you’ve probably never heard of. Diane Warren has written mega-hits for the world’s biggest pop stars including Cher, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears and Beyoncé. She has 15 Oscar nominations for her indelible film songs, including “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” performed by Aerosmith for Armageddon.
This bold documentary that screened at reveals the prolific artist behind these hits. Born to humble beginnings in Van Nuys to a middle-class Jewish family, Diane was an outsider at home and in school. The third daughter to older parents (her sisters were already 24 and 20), Diane struggled to fit in. Music became her escape. With unrelenting tenacity she pursued pop success, ultimately catapulting herself to the top of the charts.
Known in the industry as a hitmaker, a legend, and a pain in the ass, this unabashed portrait revels in Warren’s signature self-deprecating humour. Featuring interviews with Cher, Gloria Estefan, Quincy Jones, and Toni Braxton, discover the true underdog story of an unseen music titan.
Festivals and Awards
Nominee - Audience Award, SXSW, 2024
Rating
Unclassified 15+
Duration
91
Country
United States
Language
English
Cast
Diane Warren, Cher, Clive Davis, Common, Gloria Estefan, Jerry Bruckheimer, LeAnn Rimes, Randy Jackson
Director
Bess Kargman
