20 Feet From Stardom

Genre: Documentary, Music

Runtime: 91 mins

Rated: PG-13

Release Date: 2013

Countries: United States

Languages: English

DIRECTED BY:

Morgan Neville

CAST INCLUDES:

Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Meet the unsung heroes behind the greatest songs of our time. In his compelling, 99% fresh rated Oscar winner for Best Documentary Feature 20 FEET FROM STARDOM, award-winning 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. Along with rare archival footage and a peerless soundtrack, 20 FEET FROM STARDOM boasts intimate interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and Sting to name just a few. However, these world-famous figures take a backseat to the diverse array of backup singers—including Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Claudia Lennear, Lisa Fischer, and Judith Hill—whose lives and stories take center stage in the film.

SYNOPSIS

Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we’ve had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.

20 Feet From Stardom

Genre: Documentary, Music

Runtime: 91 mins

Rated: PG-13

Release Date: 2013

Countries: United States

Languages: English

DIRECTED BY

Morgan Neville

CAST INCLUDES

Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer

ANGELIKA’S NOTE
SYNOPSIS

"Why should you see a documentary about backup singers? One look at the electrifying 20 Feet From Stardom and you'll have the answer, that is, after you stop cheering."

Rolling Stone

As long as you're hearing the singing and stories of Lisa Fischer, Merry Clayton, and the great Darlene Love, you can bliss out on their passion.

Entertainment Weekly

This spirited, thoughtful look at unheralded but ubiquitous artists gives supreme credit where credit is due.

New Yorker