20 Feet from Stardom (2013)

  • NR
  • 01/17/2013 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1h 29m

Meet the unsung heroes behind the greatest music of our time.

Overview

Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.

Morgan Neville

Director

Cast

Darlene Love's headshot

Darlene Love

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Lisa Fischer's headshot

Lisa Fischer

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Merry Clayton's headshot

Merry Clayton

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Judith Hill's headshot

Judith Hill

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Claudia Lennear's headshot

Claudia Lennear

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Tata Vega's headshot

Tata Vega

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Patti Austin's headshot

Patti Austin

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Mick Jagger's headshot

Mick Jagger

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