Special Director’s Cut of Crave Original Documentary DAVID FOSTER: OFF THE RECORD, Premieres Today

TORONTO (May 22, 2020) – Following a successful premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and a chart-topping debut on CTV with nearly one million viewers, a special director’s cut of the Crave Original Documentary DAVID FOSTER: OFF THE RECORD drops on the service today. Featuring nearly 20 additional minutes of conversation with the Grammy® Award-winning musician, and his wife Katharine McPhee, the enhanced edition of the critically acclaimed documentary from director Barry Avrich expands on some of Foster’s most significant junctures, including his car accident with entertainer Ben Vereen and the impact of family and marriage on his life and storied career. “In an unprecedented opportunity in documentary filmmaking, David Foster gave me an uncensored opportunity to go back and delve deeper into his personal life, his relationships and his career,” said Avrich. “This allowed me to deliver a more intrusive, and unvarnished look at life in the fast lane.” Blending rare archival footage, interviews, and unprecedented access to Foster himself, DAVID FOSTER: OFF THE RECORD is an up close and personal look at the extraordinary career of a producer, composer, and entertainer who has helped sell more than a half billion records working with some of the most successful artists of all time. Powerful and sometimes humorous, the film follows Foster’s relentless ambition, hunger, and rise to the top, as he becomes an iconic producer and songwriter, working with the likes of Chicago and Celine Dion at the beginning of his career, and later with Barbra Streisand, Michael Bublé, and Andrea Bocelli, just to name a few. Viewers also receive an inside look at the next chapter in his career – a first for Foster – Broadway, and a look into his personal life, which has occasionally become front-page news. The film features interviews with friends, family, and fellow musicians, including Barbra Streisand, Lionel Richie, Michael Bublé, Celine Dion, Quincy Jones, Clive Davis, Josh Groban, Katharine McPhee, Kristen Chenoweth, Peter Cetera, Chicago, daughters Erin and Sara Foster, Diane Warren, Carol Bayer Sager, and more. The world television debut of DAVID FOSTER: OFF THE RECORD on CTV delivered nearly one million viewers on Dec. 5, easily winning its timeslot. To date, the documentary has reached nearly 6 million viewers on CTV and CTV2. Born in Victoria, BC, Foster began studying piano at age four. As the story goes, his mother was dusting the family piano, hit one of the keys, and was shocked when he correctly called out, “That’s an E!”, thus discovering he had perfect pitch. Starting as a studio musician, arranger, and recording artist with the band Skylark, Foster worked his way up the ranks to become one of the most successful songwriters and record producers in history. He’s behind 50 Top 20 hits; has 16 Grammy Awards; and another 47 nominations to his name, including three Academy Award nominations. He has also earned a reputation as a talent scout, playing a key role in the discovery and launch of Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé. In 2002, David was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame and has also been inducted into The Canadian Music Hall of Fame, The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in the U.S. In 2013, he received his star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also established the David Foster Foundation in 1985 with a mission to provide financial support to Canadian families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants, along with promoting organ donor awareness. DAVID FOSTER: OFF THE RECORD is produced by Melbar Entertainment in partnership with Bell Media. Bell Media President, Randy Lennox, music industry veterans Jeffrey Latimer and Marc Johnston, and Barry Avrich are Executive Producers. Avrich also serves as Director. Caitlin Cheddie is producer.