Standing in the Shadows of Motown

Movie · Documentary · Music

An absorbing documentary on The Funk Brothers, the band who put the backbeat into the countless hits of Motown Records. Standing In The Shadows Of Motown is the story of these remarkable musicians whose talents had gone unrecognised for over 30 years. Exhilarating, funny and moving - their story is one of triumph and tragedy, hits and heartbreak.

2002 · 1h 43m
Director Paul Justman

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Standing in the Shadows of Motown

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An absorbing documentary on The Funk Brothers, the band who put the backbeat into the countless hits of Motown Records. Standing In The Shadows Of Motown is the story of these remarkable musicians whose talents had gone unrecognised for over 30 years. Exhilarating, funny and moving - their story is one of triumph and tragedy, hits and heartbreak.

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Studio
Lionsgate
Released
2002
Run Time
1 hr 43 min
Rated
PG for language and thematic elements.
Region of Origin
United States
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Original Audio
English