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Nov 29, 2002 · A film about the Funk Brothers, the Detroit musicians who played on more number one hits than the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Elvis and the Beach Boys. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and learn more about the film's plot, trivia, awards and soundtracks.
- (3.9K)
- Documentary, Music
- Paul Justman
- 2002-11-29
United States. Language. English. Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a 2002 American documentary film directed by Paul Justman that recounts the story of the Funk Brothers, the uncredited and largely unheralded studio musicians who were the house band that Berry Gordy hand-picked in 1959.
Nov 15, 2002 · Learn about the Funk Brothers, the unsung heroes of Motown music, who played on hits by the Temptations, the Four Tops and more. Watch performances, interviews and reenactments of their stories and legacy.
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- Paul Justman
- PG
- Documentary
Standing in the Shadows of Motown. Detroit, Michigan, 1959. Berry Gordy gathered the best musicians from the city's thriving jazz and blues scene for his new record company: Motown. 2,459 IMDb 7.8 1 h 48 min 2002. 13+.
Nov 15, 2002 · Watch the 2002 film that tells the story of The Funk Brothers, the studio musicians who played on most Motown hits. Learn about their history, their influence and their legacy from the filmmakers and the narrator Andre Braugher.
- 103 min
- 59.6K
- Black to the Music