This documentary explores the rise of Teddy Pendergrass, the first male African American artist to record five consecutive platinum albums against the backdrop of 1960s America, and his comeback after a life-changing accident.
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Title: Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me (2018)
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2 wins & 1 nomination.
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| Teddy Pendergrass | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
| Sammy Davis Jr. | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
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Ida Pendergrass | ... | Self - Mutter |
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Mikido Soto Jr. | ... | Self, Teddy Pendergrass' childhood friend and bodyguard |
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L.T. Brinkley | ... | Self, Teddy Pendergrass' friend |
| Martin Luther King | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
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Jackie Wilson | ... | Self (archive footage) |
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George Mouzon | ... | Self, Teddy Pendergrass' cousin |
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Lloyd Parks | ... | Self, original member of The Blue Notes |
| Questlove | ... | Self - The Roots | |
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The Blue Notes | ... | Themselves (archive footage) |
| Kenny Gamble | ... | Self | |
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Leon Huff | ... | Self |
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Joe Tarsia | ... | Self - Toningenieur |
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Dyana Williams | ... | Self, radio host and journalist |
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This documentary explores the rise of Teddy Pendergrass, the first male African American artist to record five consecutive platinum albums against the backdrop of 1960s America, and his comeback after a life-changing accident.
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soul singer | singer | soul music | philadelphia pennsylvania | car crash |Parents Guide:
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UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 February 2019 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USACompany Credits
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My music tastes are broad but I can't say I was not big fan of Teddy Pendergrass though I enjoy many of his songs; but watching this documentary showed me how little I did know about his life, times, and struggles.
I can truly say the movie, especially the last 30 minutes of it goes well beyond music. He breaks through depression after a life-changing accident and will give everyone an example of love and spirit they will not forget.
You don't even have to be a music fan to enjoy it. Everyone should watch it.
Interviews are great. Stories are great. Music is great. Film clips are great. Can't think of anything not to like. I almost feel cheated that it wasn't longer. I can see someone doing a series on his life for sure.