Standing In The Shadows of Motown
by Paul Justman
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Actor: Bob Babbitt, Jack Ashford, Joe Hunter, Richard 'Pistol' Allen, Uriel JonesDirector: Paul Justman
Brand: STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN
Producer: Alan Slutsky
Writer: Alan Slutsky
Producer: David Scott
Producer: Janice Ginsberg
Producer: Jonathan Dana
Writer: Ntozake Shange
Writer: Walter Dallas
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 116 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-04-22
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Lions Gate
DVD Reviews of Standing In The Shadows of Motown
DVD Review: Standing in the Shadows a great find!
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie made about the original background group of Motown (The Funk Brothers) was a great one! You never realize when a record is made how much went into it, especially back in the "old days". This group deserves all of the accolades it has received because of this movie, because without it, we would just think that Motown was perhaps an accident -- being in the right place at the right time -- and not a powerhouse recording entity that rewrote music history. Hats off to the Funks!DVD Review: Five Star is not enough
Summary: 5 Stars
No music lover can be disappointed in this - the real story from the guys that lived it, and turned out hit after hit in that little basement.
Someone in another review said, "If you watch nothing else watch and listen to Joan Osborn absolutely "nail" Broken Hearted."
I completely agree with this - one of the greatest performances of ANY song I have EVER heard - it will actually make the hair on the back of your neck stand up.
DVD Review: Once In a Lifetime
Summary: 5 Stars
If you lived through this era, you need to see this film to understand the underpinnings of a musical/cultural phenomenon that will never happen again. The largely anonymous musicians who fueled this phenomenon are as you'd expect them to be: as reverently humble as they are abundantly talented. If you didn't live through this era, you need to see this film to understand almost everything you hear today. Either way, if you're not already hooked by the time scene 21 reveals the rhythmic origins of "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" -- and if that scene doesn't induce glorious ecstasy -- call the embalmer. You're already gone. These gentlemen created a footprint that the tides of time cannot wash away. DVD Review: PURE JOY
Summary: 5 Stars
Beyond a doubt, this is the most joyous DVD ever! To see these legendary and unsung (no pun intended) heroes of the music business is such a satisfying and wonderful experience. The production is flawless and the MUSIC? Oh, my! What great artists who enabled so many singers to achieve the highest level of artistry because of The Funk Brothers' backing. A couple of reviewers complained that there was not enough archival footage of Otis Redding, etc., but this documentary was about The Funk Brothers, who supplied most, if not all, of the backing for these awesome singers. It is touching as sad to see some people being asked if they knew who the Funk Brothers were. Not many could answer that question. It is a shame that so many great artists behind the super-stars are no acknowledged properly. Therefore, it was a pleasure to finally see these individuals, especially after so many years of obscurity. The now living performers who appear with The Funk Brothers in LIVE renditions of some of the classic songs do a masterful job of re-creating that power and beauty. This DVD brings back a time when music was filled with humanity and fun. It was impossible for me to keep still watching these people doing what they do best.Standing in the Shadows of Motown: The Life and Music of Legendary Bassist James JamersonDVD Review: History of Motown
Summary: 5 Stars
Great movie and I learned so much about Motown that I was not familiar with. I wasn't a huge Motown fan but, after watching this movie, I have a whole new appreciation for the artists of that era.
Description of Standing In The Shadows of Motown
Detroit, Michigan, 1959. Berry Gordy gathers the best musicians from the city's thriving jazz and blues scene for his new record company: Motown. For the next 14 years these players are the heartbeat on "My Girl," "Baby Love," "Ooo Baby Baby," "Bernadette," "I Was Made To Love Her," "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," "Dancing In The Street," and every other hit from Motown's Detroit era. By the end of their phenomenal run, the unheralded group of musicians plays on more Number One hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles combined, making them the greatest hit machine in the history of popular music. They call themselves the Funk Brothers. But no one knows their names...this is their story.Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a must-see film for any fan of the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, or any other classic Motown stars. This swinging documentary celebrates the Funk Brothers--the team of studio musicians who powered dozens and dozens of hit Motown songs--by combining reminiscences, reenactments, and clips from a recent concert put on by the Funk Brothers, featuring singers like Chaka Khan, Ben Harper, and Joan Osborne on classic tunes like "What's Going On," "Ain't Too Proud to Beg," and "Heatwave." This crafty gang of elderly musicians will charm your pants off with a slew of entertaining anecdotes. Though it seems that there's a lot of dirt they're declining to dish, the movie deftly outlines the history of Motown, surely the most significant music label in American history--the label that turned segregated "race music" into chart-topping success. A soulful delight. --Bret Fetzer
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