20 Feet From Stardom (2013)
- 7.4
- 90 mins
- Documentary, Biography, Music
Storyline
Filmmaker Morgan Neville shines a long-overdue spotlight on the hit-making contributions of longtime backup singers like Darlene Love and Merry Clayton.
Plot Keywords
reference to led zeppelin, bechdel test passed, pastor, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, drums, drummer, guitar, guitarist, new york city, reference to god, teacher, spanish, cell phone, diva, contract, christmas, record producer, archive footage
Short Review
The movie pays a long-overdue tribute to their glorious pipes, but also engages with the disconnection between talent and stardom, and while it isn't exactly an exposé of the music industry, infuriating details emerge.
Trailer
Streaming Service
1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership
2. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 3.99]
