The death of Donna Summer in May, 2012 shocked the world, with the Queen of Disco losing her private battle with lung cancer at the age of just 63.
While the This Time I Know it’s For Real hitmaker has since been celebrated with numerous anniversary re-releases and expanded reissues of her music – plus a hit broadway musical – the real story of the icon is now set to be told in the first-ever authorised Donna Summer documentary.
In a statement on social media, the star’s official pages shared: “The long awaited authorized documentary of one of the greatest vocalists is in production, and we are looking to you for help!
“Donna Summer is calling on her loyal fanbase to check those attics, dust off those boxes and dive into any treasured materials you may have been holding onto for a moment just like this!
“We have been working with Donna’s family to uncover untold treasures that will bring this film to life, but now we need YOU to show Donna’s story in a way that has never been done before!”
They continued: “Donna’s fans were family to her – her extensive journals speak to this – which is why we are asking you to help us portray the amazing, sometimes even life changing experiences that this legendary performer’s shows could have on those who were there at the time, and you can do this by sharing your beloved personal materials of Donna Summer.”
Items being sought include performance footage, photos, ticket stubs, T-shirts and vintage merchandise, plus press clippings, posters, advertisements and more.
The State of Independence star released 17 albums throughout her lifetime and scored numerous hit singles, including Dim All the Lights, Hot Stuff and Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger).
In April, 2021, the star’s seminal album ‘Bad Girls’ is getting a stunning 2LP coloured vinyl reissue courtesy of Vinyl Me Please.
