the documentary is a deeply loving, frequently beautiful testament to the former Vogue editor, who rose from humble beginnings in North Carolina to become arguably the high fashion world’s first major African-American tastemaker
rather than dwelling on his theatrical persona, director Kate Novack gives serious consideration to Andre Leon Talley, who overcame the racism of the American south to become one of fashion journalism's most important voices
in parts of The Gospel According to Andre, she [Kate Novack] manages to peel away the carefully curated image to reveal what it was like for Talley growing up a fashion-interested
fashionistas will adore it; The Gospel According to Andre should prove catnip for fashion buffs...His colorful, confessional commentary is the strongest aspect of the admiring film