“Will you still love me tomorrow?” The Gerry Goffin Story Doc

Primary Wave, Be Forward Productions and Storyvault Films announce a documentary film about the life and work of prolific lyricist Gerry Goffin: “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”

In his 60-year career, Gerry Goffin wrote the lyrics to over 114 Billboard Hot 100 hits, eight of which reached No. 1. Goffin’s life story and the songs he wrote reflect the times of his era and remain relevant today. The upcoming documentary “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” offers a rare glimpse into the life of the artist and the man behind the lyrics.

Produced by Primary Wave Music, Be Forward Productions and Storyvault Films (“Teddy Pendergrass: If You Don’t Know Me,” “Gary Numan: Resurrection”), the film explores Goffin’s roots as a songwriter, his marriage and family life to Carole King, his professional ups and downs and his ongoing battle with mental health issues. Despite Gerry’s personal challenges, his dedication to the art of songwriting and his commitment to social activism remained constant.

Over the course of his career, Goffin has written for dozens of celebrated artists, including Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, Natalie Cole, James Taylor, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Kylie Minogue, Amy Winehouse and – of course – Carole King. In addition to contributing to the success of numerous recording artists, his work continues to influence generations of lyricists.

“Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” tells his story for the first time through the eyes of close friends and family members, including his writing partner and ex-wife Carole King, his daughters Louise and Sherry Goffin Kondor, his widow Michele Conaway Goffin, his longtime manager Christine Russell, and notable collaborators and artists from his prolific career.

“So much has been written about my mother’s life story, but I find my father’s story just as fascinating,” said Sherry Goffin Kondor. “Despite all the darkness that tormented him, he also had this beautiful inner light. I want people to see both.”

“I was so fortunate to work with Gerry for over 20 years,” added Christine Russell. “Riding the wave of his mental illness was often unpredictable, but one thing remained constant: his passion for songwriting and his love of the music business. His life story is poignant and powerful and I am so grateful for the opportunity to tell it in this documentary.”

The 90-minute film is directed by Southan Morris and executive produced by Christine Russell, Sherry Kondor, Mara Burros Sandler, Sam Richards, Stuart Prebble, Larry Mestel, Robert Kraft and Natalia Nastaskin. The production will receive unprecedented access to Goffin’s music catalog and archive, including never-before-seen or heard music and footage.