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"Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me"
Premieres Friday, February 8 at 9 PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME
Premieres Friday, February 8 at 9 PM ET/PT on SHOWTIME
In celebration of Black History Month, SHOWTIME will premiere Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don't Know Me, exploring the rise of legendary soul singer Teddy Pendergrass, the first male African American artist to record five consecutive platinum albums. Set against the backdrop of 1960s America, and his comeback after a life-changing accident, this is Pendergrass’ untold and ultimately inspiring story. Capturing Pendergrass’ rise to fame the film includes rarely before seen archival footage and features revealing interviews with his family, friends and colleagues alongside industry legends, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff.
Photo: Neal Preston/Courtesy of SHOWTIME
The unforgettable voice of hits Don’t Leave Me This Way, If You Don’t Know Me By Now, Love T.K.O and Close the Door, Pendergrass’ career was struck by tragedy in 1982 when a car accident left him paralyzed at the age of just 31. He later made a triumphant comeback in front of a global audience of 1.9 billion at Live Aid.
