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Twenty Feet From Stardom

Twenty Feet From Stardom (2013)

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Filmmaker Morgan Neville pays homage to some of the greatest vocalists you've never heard of in this documentary. While the lead singers in rock, pop, and R&B are the ones who get the glory, knowledgeable music fans will tell you the backing vocalists often add the touches that make a performance truly memorable, and though many backup singers have the respect of their peers in the music business, they're all but unknown to the average listener. Twenty Feet From Stardom pays homage to some of

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Between the welcome anecdotes, the wealth of archival footage, the well-polished production values and an inevitably remarkable soundtrack spanning the greatest decades of American rock and soul, Stardom mostly hits the right notes.

April 22, 2013 Full Review Source: Film.com
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Twenty Feet From Stardom wages a compelling crusade to get background singers some long-overdue recognition.

January 22, 2013 Full Review Source: Variety
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Giving these not-quite-stars their moment in the sun is a commendable aim, but it comes at the expense of any real insight.

January 22, 2013 Full Review Source: Film Threat
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Audience Reviews for Twenty Feet From Stardom

The best film about the little known side of the recording industry, the backup singers. While all the stories are compelling, the one with the most impact is DARLENE LOVE. Her story is one that should be made into a movie of its own. Love the songs and I hope a soundtrack is released. Hearing Darlene sin 'Lean On Me' at the end of the film is classic. Don't miss it!
April 2, 2013
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