MOVIE - STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN - Review Rating $$$$$ $$$ (OUT OF 10)
STARRING-Jack "Black Jack" Ashford, Bob Babbitt, Johnny Griffith, Joe Hunter, Uriel Jones, Joe Messina, Eddie "Chank" Willis, Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin, James "Igor" Jamerson, Eddie "Bongo" Brown, Earl "Chunk of Funk" Van Dyke, Robert White and Richard "Pistol" Allen. Also appearing: Joan Osborne, Gerald Levert, Me'shell NdegeOcello, Bootsy Collins, Ben Harper, Chaka Khan, Montell Jordan and Tom Scott.
DIRECTOR-Paul Justman (Gimme an F)
Based on the book, of the same name, by Allan Slutsky.
A music documentary about Motown's unsung sessions musicians, The Funk Brothers.
The remaining Funk Brothers reunite in Standing in the Shadows of Motown. The movie chronicles their story and showcases their musical talent. In the process your appreciation for the vibrancy of their melodies is renewed. The Motown Sound is the sound of The Funk Brothers.
Standing in the Shadows of Motown mixes history and music in a compelling fashion. If you appreciate music, in the slightest degree, you'll enjoy this tribute to The Funk Brothers.
Running time - 108 minutes
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