A documentary movie exploring the extraordinary life and profession of multi-GRAMMY®-winning artist Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds is formally in manufacturing, backed by HarbourView Fairness Companions. Directed by Emmy nominee Chris Moukarbel (“Gaga: 5 Foot Two,” “Cypher”) and produced by Kenya Barris, the movie will take an intimate take a look at Babyface’s decades-long influence on music, love songs, and tradition.
The documentary will comply with Babyface as he displays on his songwriting course of, the highs and lows of his profession, and his iconic collaborations with artists together with Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and SZA.
One of the crucial adorned figures in music historical past, Babyface has gained 13 GRAMMY® Awards, obtained 83 nominations, and earned 16 Billboard No. 1 pop singles and 45 No. 1 R&B singles. As co-founder of LaFace Data with Antonio “L.A.” Reid, he helped launch the careers of TLC, Outkast, Usher, and Toni Braxton, solidifying Atlanta’s dominance in R&B and hip-hop.
The movie will function unique interviews with Edmonds, never-before-seen footage from his archives, and behind-the-scenes moments from his Las Vegas reveals. It can additionally highlight his work on traditional soundtracks like The Bodyguard, Ready to Exhale, and Soul Meals, together with the Academy Award-winning duet “When You Imagine” by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.
“I’ve usually questioned how an unassuming child from Indianapolis acquired to the place he’s right now,” mentioned Edmonds. “This documentary provides me an opportunity to go down reminiscence lane and rediscover the place the songs actually got here from — and why.”
Moukarbel added, “Babyface’s imprint on the music world is huge, and I’m honored to assist inform his story.”
HarbourView’s Sherrese Clarke described the challenge as “a celebration of Babyface’s genius and emotional honesty,” whereas producer Kenya Barris referred to as him “a culture-defining hitmaker whose influence can’t be denied.”
The movie is produced by Everlasting Wave Productions, Khalabo Ink Society, and 5 All within the Fifth Leisure. UTA Unbiased Movie Group is dealing with gross sales.
