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Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) - Movie Streaming, Cast & Reviews

⭐ Rating: 6.9/10 from 45 users | 🎬 Genres: Documentary, Music
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Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)

Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)

The soul behind the sound.

In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. gathered the best musicians from Detroit's thriving jazz and blues scene to begin cutting songs for his new record company. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on every hit from Motown's Detroit era. By the end of their phenomenal run, this unheralded group of musicians had played on more number ones hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis and the Beatles combined - which makes them the greatest hit machine in the history of popular music. They called themselves the Funk Brothers. Forty-one years after they played their first note on a Motown record and three decades since they were all together, the Funk Brothers reunited back in Detroit to play their music and tell their unforgettable story, with the help of archival footage, still photos, narration, interviews, re-creation scenes, 20 Motown master tracks, and twelve new live performances of Motown classics with the Brothers backing up contemporary performers.

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Duration: 1h 56min

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6.9 / 10 (45 votes)

Why Watch Standing in the Shadows of Motown?

Standing in the Shadows of Motown delivers an exceptional documentary experience, featuring outstanding performances from Richard 'Pistol' Allen and Jack Ashford. A proven favorite among Documentary, Music enthusiasts.

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Released in 2002, Standing in the Shadows of Motown belongs to the genres Documentary, Music and has received a rating of 6.9/10 on The Movie Database with 45 user votes.

This 116-minute movie will immerse you in the world of documentary. Directed by Paul Justman, Standing in the Shadows of Motown has captivated many viewers.

Main Cast

Portrait of Jack Ashford as Himself

Jack Ashford

Himself
Portrait of Bob Babbitt as Himself

Bob Babbitt

Himself
Portrait of Benny 'Papa Zita' Benjamin as Himself (archive footage)

Benny 'Papa Zita' Benjamin

Himself (archive footage)
Portrait of Bootsy Collins as Himself

Bootsy Collins

Himself
Portrait of Ben Harper as Himself

Ben Harper

Himself
Portrait of James Jamerson as Himself (archive footage)

James Jamerson

Himself (archive footage)

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Yes, Standing in the Shadows of Motown is available with English audio and subtitles on most streaming platforms. Please check the availability of English dubbing on your preferred platform.

What is the plot of Standing in the Shadows of Motown?

In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. gathered the best musicians from Detroit's thriving jazz and blues scene to begin cutting songs for his new record company. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on every hit from Motown's Detroit era. By the end of their phenomenal run, this unheralded group of musicians had played on more number ones hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis and the Beatles combined - which makes them the greatest hit machine in the history of popular music. They called themselves the Funk Brothers. Forty-one years after they played their first note on a Motown record and three decades since they were all together, the Funk Brothers reunited back in Detroit to play their music and tell their unforgettable story, with the help of archival footage, still photos, narration, interviews, re-creation scenes, 20 Motown master tracks, and twelve new live performances of Motown classics with the Brothers backing up contemporary performers.

Who are the main actors in Standing in the Shadows of Motown?

The main cast of Standing in the Shadows of Motown includes: Richard 'Pistol' Allen, Jack Ashford, Bob Babbitt, Benny 'Papa Zita' Benjamin, Eddie 'Bongo' Brown

What is the duration of Standing in the Shadows of Motown?

Standing in the Shadows of Motown has a duration of 1h 56min.

What is the rating of Standing in the Shadows of Motown?

Standing in the Shadows of Motown has received a rating of 6.9/10 based on 45 user votes.

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