Do You Know Where You’re Going To? | Revisiting Mahogany (1975)

This week on The Cinematic Soul, I revisit the 1975 cult classic Mahogany starring Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams. From the moment the opening runway sequence begins, Mahogany feels like a dream wrapped in glamour, ambition, loneliness, and desire. I talk about the haunting beauty of “Do You Know Where You’re Going To?”, the way Chicago is captured through a 1970s lens, Diana Ross’ unforgettable screen presence, and why her eyes carry so much of the emotional weight of the film even in its quieter moments.I also dive into the chemistry between Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams, the film’s relationship with fashion and identity, the pressure of becoming visible in a world that wants to reshape you, and why Mahogany still resonates through Black cinema, queer culture, and fashion history decades later. Plus, this week’s Cinematic Flowers go to Lenard Norris for his grounded and heartfelt performance as Will.Chapters00:00 - Intro01:52 - The Opening Sequence and That Song05:34 - Diana Ross’ Presence and Performance09:48 - Chicago, Politics, and Community13:57 - Billy Dee Williams and Romantic Chemistry17:42 - Fashion, Identity, and Reinvention21:33 - Why Mahogany Still Resonates24:18 - Cinematic Flowers: Lenard Norris25:41 - Closing ReflectionsInstagram: @CinematicSoulPodX/Twitter: @TheCinematicSoulThreads: @CinematicSoulPodYouTube: @CinematicSoulPod