David Foster: Off the Record 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Director
- Barry Avrich
- Networks
- Bell Media, Melbar Entertainment Group
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is David Foster: Off the Record?
Topic: Film "David Foster: Off the Record" (2019). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 6, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada
- Studios
- Bell Media, Melbar Entertainment Group
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~98 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Bell Media, Melbar Entertainment Group
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Topic: Film "David Foster: Off the Record" (2019).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing of titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
If a detail is not in the material, omit it.
Title: David Foster: Off the Record
Year: 2019
Genre: Documentary, Music
Subject: Canadian music icon David Foster
Director: Barry Avrich
Runtime: 1h 38m [1], 1h 37m [4], 1h 31m [6] (Note: Sources provide different runtimes. I should mention the variations or pick one if allowed, but usually, an archivist notes the discrepancy or provides the most common. However, the prompt says "Write a factual... overview". I will state the runtime as provided in the sources).
Release Date: 09/06/2019 (CA) [1]
Origin: Canada [6]
Ratings/Scores: 78% Tomatometer [4], 64% Popcornmeter [4], 3.2/5 [6].
Should you watch it?
“This documentary profiles the life and career of legendary Canadian record producer David Foster.”
- Features interviews with prominent musicians like Barbra Streisand and Lionel Richie
- Provides unprecedented access to David Foster's personal and professional life
- Utilizes rare archival footage to document a career spanning half a billion record sales
- Viewers uninterested in the music production industry or Foster's specific career may find the subject matter niche
Watch it if you are interested in the behind-the-scenes stories of the music industry's most influential record producers.
The film maintains a documentary tone with a standard pacing suitable for general audiences interested in music history.
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Is this documentary worth watching?
The film holds a 78 percent Tomatometer score, indicating generally positive reception from critics.
How long is the film?
The documentary has a runtime of approximately one hour and 37 to 38 minutes.
Does the film include interviews with famous artists?
Yes, the film features interviews with musicians including Barbra Streisand, Lionel Richie, Paul Anka, Carole Bayer Sager, Andrea Bocelli, and Michael Bublé.
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