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Standing In The Shadows of Motown
Standing In The Shadows of Motown

 enlarge 		Director: Paul Justman
Actors: Richard 'pistol' Allen, Jack Ashford, Bob Babbitt (ii), Benny 'papa Zita' Benjamin, Eddie 'bongo' Brown
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD

List Price: $9.98
Buy Used: $3.12
You Save: $6.86 (69%)



Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 159 reviews
Sales Rank: 2655

Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Running Time: 110 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6

MPN: 13780
UPC: 012236137801
EAN: 0012236137801

Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: April 22, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Former rental with no labels and minimal rotations. Boxart in great shape also.
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Fourteen years in the making this film is based upon a book of the same title that won the 1989 Rolling Stone / BMl "Ralph J. Gleason Music Book Award" STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN was shot in 35mm film on location in Detroit and elsewhere. This one hour and forty-eight minute documentary and performance film tells the Funk Brothers' saga through archival footage and still photos narration interviews re-creation scenes 20 Motown master tracks and twelve new live performances of Motown classics with the Funk Brothers backing up Chaka Khan Ben Harper Bootsy Collins Montell Jordan Meshell Ndegeocello Joan Osborne and Gerald Levert.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating:  UPC: 012236137801 Manufacturer No: 13780

Amazon.com
Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a must-see film for any fan of the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, or any other classic Motown stars. This swinging documentary celebrates the Funk Brothers--the team of studio musicians who powered dozens and dozens of hit Motown songs--by combining reminiscences, reenactments, and clips from a recent concert put on by the Funk Brothers, featuring singers like Chaka Khan, Ben Harper, and Joan Osborne on classic tunes like "What's Going On," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," and "Heatwave." This crafty gang of elderly musicians will charm your pants off with a slew of entertaining anecdotes. Though it seems that there's a lot of dirt they're declining to dish, the movie deftly outlines the history of Motown, surely the most significant music label in American history--the label that turned segregated "race music" into chart-topping success. A soulful delight. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:   Read 154 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars JOan Osborn   November 7, 2008
If you watch nothing else watch and listen to Joan Osborn absolutely "nail" Broken Hearted.


5 out of 5 stars Absolutely outstanding!   October 12, 2008
This is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen, musical or otherwise. (I admit to a strong bias, growing up madly in love with the music these gentlemen produced.) The historic, biographical, and concert footage here assembled brings these long-unsung musical powerhouses the recognition they richly deserve. Collectively, the Funk Brothers affected the course of American and British popular music every bit as much as did the Beatles, the Stones, or Elvis -- in fact, they directly influenced all three. Come meet the geniuses behind the Motown Sound, and watch them play in concert with undiminished power behind some of today's leading artists. This documentary is a labor of love, and the love clearly shines through. Highly recommended.


5 out of 5 stars A Treat For The Ears And the Eyes!!   July 26, 2008
First off, let me say that musically I WAS stuck in the 60's and 70's. I've never paid much attention to anything after that period. Watching and listening to the wonderful performances on this DVD really opened my eyes and ears to a whole generation of new artists , but I digress, I think the main point of this production, telling the story of a wonderful and obviously, extremely talented group of musicians who never received their due is beautifully done. Listening to the recollections of these "unsung musical heroes" was very bittersweet for me, I can't imagine how overlooked and used they must have felt. Hopefully this story generated some interest and work for them. Well worth adding to your collection and this is one disc that will make you home theater system shine!!




5 out of 5 stars MIndblowing   June 22, 2008
I heard of them, but never knew the real story. This is really spectacular stuff. The groove these guys have is awesome! There recognition was long overdue!! Respect, respect. If you want to see the guys in action, buy the dvd "live in Orlanda" That is even more swinging!!


5 out of 5 stars Standing In The Shadow Of Motown   May 21, 2008
There is a lot of well kept secret in this world and "Standing In The Shadow Of Motown" is one of them. This biography of Motown should be in all households, that is, all fans of the Motown Sound. Five Stars.


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