The backup singer exists in a strange place in the pop music world; they are always in the shadow of the feature artists even when they are in front of them in concert while they provide a vital foundation for the music. Through interviews with veterans and concert footage, the history of these predominately African-American singers is explored through the rock era. Furthermore, special focus is given to special stand outs who endeavored to make a living in the art burdened w... (Full plot summary below)
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The backup singer exists in a strange place in the pop music world; they are always in the shadow of the feature artists even when they are in front of them in concert while they provide a vital foundation for the music. Through interviews with veterans and concert footage, the history of these predominately African-American singers is explored through the rock era. Furthermore, special focus is given to special stand outs who endeavored to make a living in the art burdened with a low profile and more personal career frustrations, especially those who faced the very different challenge of singing in the spotlight themselves.
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| Cinemalogue.comTodd JorgensonRegardless of musical preference, this worthwhile documentary that pays tribute to backup singers is a crowd-pleaser. |
| INDY WeekCraig D. LindseyJoyous, uplifting, melancholy and nostalgic, Twenty Feet From Stardom is a stunning salute to the singers who stay in the background, but whose talents can never be contained there. |
| Times (UK)Kate MuirArtists including Mick Jagger talk about their backing singers -- and the soundtrack is, of course, heavenly. |
| Irish TimesTara BradyThis hugely enjoyable film puts Love and others up front and centre, where we feel they belong. |
| Flick FilosopherMaryAnn JohansonThis must-see documentary for any fan of modern pop music introduces us to the extraordinary women you didn't know were behind some of the songs you know by heart. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatA heartfelt and rousing documentary tribute to the talent and artistry of female backup singers. |
| Chicago ReaderJ. R. JonesThe movie takes its cues from Standing in the Shadows of Motown, another act of pop-culture revisionism that tried to give musical credit where it was due. |
| Chicago TribuneMichael PhillipsYes, for every star there are five more also-rans and maybe-next-times. But there is honor and glory in being part of the blend. And, at the film's midpoint, when Clayton talks about the late-night recording session in 1969 of "Gimme Shelter," the memory takes on the glow of myth. |
| Battle Royale With CheeseRosalynn Try-HaneIt certainly a must watch for music lovers and for those curious to see the pivotal role that back-up singers played in shaping pop and rock classics of the 60s and 70s. |
| East Bay ExpressKelly VanceLovers of classic R&B and rock will never get tired of revisiting this movie and its bonanza of performance footage. |
