Focus America
20 Feet From Stardom
Director
Morgan Neville
Producers
Caitrin Rogers
Gil Friesen
Cinematographers
Graham Willoughby
Nicola Marsh
Editors
Douglas Blush
Jason Zeldes
Kevin Klauber
Sound
Dennis Hamlin
Contact
Tremolo Productions
1950 sunset BLVD.
Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
+1 213 413 9200
2013
United States
90 min
Color
Millions know their voices, but no one knows their names. In his compelling new film Twenty Feet From Stardom, 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. Triumphant and heartbreaking in equal measure, the film is both a tribute to the unsung voices who brought shape and style to popular music and a reflection on the conflicts, sacrifices and rewards of a career spent harmonizing with others. These gifted artists span a range of styles, genres and eras of popular music, but each has a uniquely fascinating and personal story to share of life spent in the shadows of superstardom.
Director
Over the past 18 years, Morgan Neville has made films about many of the musicians who have helped shape 20th century music. His film Troubadours, featuring James Taylor and Carole King, premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
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