Triumphant and heartbreaking in equal measure, the film is both a tribute to the unsung voices who brought shape and style to. Directed by morgan neville, the oscarnominated documentary talks to the onceunknown artists who helped. How 20 feet from stardom backup singers define success. The award winning crowd pleaser that pays tribute to the inspirational true stories of the backup singers who shaped some of the most iconic songs of our time. Darlene love, lisa fischer, tata vega, merry clayton, and judith hill have shared the stage with the likes of mick jagger, michael jackson, and sting. Music from the motion picture is the soundtrack from the compelling new film from awardwinning director morgan neville. The film details the story of several backup singers who likely will be unfamiliar to the viewer, but once you hear the songs, it will bring back memories. Lend your eyes and ears to the likes of darlene love, merry clayton, lisa fischer. The title of the wonderful documentary 20 feet from stardom can be taken literally. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing 20 feet from stardom near you. With darlene love, merry clayton, lisa fischer, judith hill. Documentary maker morgan neville trains a spotlight on.
It was later mentioned as the 199thbest movie of the decade by rotten tomatoes. Bruce springsteen says at the start of this documentary film, its a bit of a walk, that walk to the front is complicated. This is the kind of movie i hope everyone outside the u. The cast and crew of the documentary 20 feet from stardom reflect on the ways recording has changed since early in their careers, and the singers share a song. Are there any books about 20 feet from stardom answers.
Think of gimme shelter by the rolling stones or hit the road jack with ray charles. Nous sommes des millions a connaitre leurs voix, mais. In his compelling new film 20 feet from stardom, awardwinning director morgan neville shines a spotlight on the untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 21st century. The documentary 20 feet from stardom seeks to rewrite the history of pop music by focusing attention on voices at once marginal and vital. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Meet the unsung heroes behind the greatest songs of our time. Winner of the 2014 academy award for best documentary feature, this film takes a look at the world of backup vocalists and the legends they support. I walked out of morgan nevilles documentary 20 feet from stardom on air, wanting to tell everyone i knew that they had to see that movie.
Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but weve had no idea who these singers are. Rich, insightful, and occasionally heartbreaking, 20 feet from stardom is an energetic tribute to the passion, talent, and hard work of backup singers. Millions know their voices, but no one knows their names. Just seen it 2011 the purge 20 feet from stardom this is the end monsters u 810 was released on. Where did our love go is the second studio album by motown singing group the supremes, released in 1964.
In his compelling new oscar winning film 20 feet from stardom, director morgan neville shines a. Were thrilled to have won best documentary feature at last nights critics choice movie awards. These singersmostly female, mostly blackbrought depth and soul to the records. This film is about the men and women who rarely get to make that walk to the front of the stage, but are willing to stand aside and use their talents to backup star vocals thats what 20 feet from stardom is all about the life of a backup singer.
Cherrys also featured in 20 feet from stardom during archival sequences of bowie and vandross that span two decades. A key moment happens early on in 20 feet from stardom, a rousing and revelatory tribute that puts a muchdeserved radiant face on those undersung background singers that many of. Darlene love recalls oddest performance in 20 feet from. If you loved the motion picture, 20 feet from stardom, youll love the cd. Why is morgan nevilles oscarwinning film the first to put those under appreciated heroes of the music business centrestage, wonders peter. If 20 feet from stardom has a flaw, its one thats impossible to fix. Released june 14th, 20, 20 feet from stardom stars david bowie, ray charles, sheryl crow, lou adler the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of 83 out of 100. Featuring springsteen, jagger, sting, bette midler, stevie wonder and more. Darlene love, merry clayton, lisa fischer, judith hill. Among the songs included on the album is a new recording of the classic song lean on me, featuring darleen love, as well as an original song, desperation performed by the voice finalist judith hill. And the oscar goes to 20 feet from stardom, who took home the best documentary statue at last nights academy awards.
Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in. Darlene love, merry clayton, lisa fischer, judith hill, mick jagger, morgan neville. Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Why is morgan nevilles oscarwinning film the first to put those underappreciated heroes of the music business. They have long deserved the spotlight, and the documentary gives them their due, allowing each subject to share not only their vocal genius, but also their histories, professional and personal. It spotlights the music that was featured in the movie and is a great way to relive those times and those epic tunes. Twenty feet from stardom 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Ithaca times compared the film to the 2012 book the wrecking crew. Darlene love, merry clayton, lisa fischer, tata vega. Oscarwinning 20 feet from stardom shines the spotlight on the backup singers who have lent their voices to support some of the greatest musical legends of the past several decades.
Many of our favorite songs feature backup singers who often get overshadowed by the lead singer. Nevilles documentary looks at the untold story of backup singers in the pop industry, and this set, aside from featuring tracks where the backup singers are a big part of why its an enduring classic, like lou reeds walk on the wild side. While their voices have electrified, amplified, and emboldened, their names and faces have lurked in the shadows. Twenty feet from stardom, the backup singer documentary that shows the story of some of musics unsung heroes is shared by director, morgan neville. As long as i have known her, lisa has always been a consummate professional.