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Diane Warren: Relentless

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

Audience Pickles

  • Rating

    Unclassified 15+

  • Country

    United States

  • Runtime

    91 Mins

  • Director

    Bess Kargman

  • Cast

    Diane Warren, Cher, Clive Davis, Common, Gloria Estefan, Jerry Bruckheimer, LeAnn Rimes, Randy Jackson

  • Language

    English

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