Standing in the Shadows of Motown

2002 PG 1h 50m

Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002) is a documentary that chronicles the story of The Funk Brothers, the unheralded studio musicians behind Motown's greatest hits. It highlights their significant yet often overlooked contribution to the iconic sound that revolutionized popular music.

Cast Andre Braugher, Earl Van Dyke, Joe Hunter, Johnny Griffith, Eddie Willis, Joe Messina, Robert White, Benny 'Papa Zita' Benjamin, Richard 'Pistol' Allen, Uriel Jones, James Jamerson, Bob Babbitt, Jack Ashford

Director Paul Justman

Documentary Rockumentaries Classic R&B/Soul Social & Cultural Documentaries

DVD

Screen Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1

Subtitles English, Spanish (Neutral)

CC Yes

Audio English: DTS 6.1 Surround Sound English: Dolby Digital 5.1 English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Rating PG

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