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Dionne Warwick Shines in New Documentary from Director and Friend Dave Wooley

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Working on this documentary is a dream come true,” director Dave Wooley explained. “It took me five years to produce this film. While a project like this will have its ups and downs, especially given the time it took to complete the documentary, to see the movie come to fruition, and most importantly, for Ms. Warwick to receive such accolades during her lifetime is gratifying and made it all well worth it.”

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“Don’t Make Me Over” counts as the first theatrical documentary feature film based on the singing legend’s life. “I wanted to focus on how Ms. Warwick has been a transformational leader,” said director Dave Wooley. (Photo: This image was originally posted to Flickr by Raph_PH at https://flickr.com/photos/69880995@N04/44542668114 (archive))

“Don’t Make Me Over” counts as the first theatrical documentary feature film based on the singing legend’s life. “I wanted to focus on how Ms. Warwick has been a transformational leader,” said director Dave Wooley. (Photo: This image was originally posted to Flickr by Raph_PH at https://flickr.com/photos/69880995@N04/44542668114 (archive))

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