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20 Feet from Stardom - Trailer
"20 Feet from Stardom" (2013) is a unique documentary about famous and talented, but often unrecognized, background singers in the music industry. The film was directed by Morgan Neville and won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 2014 Academy Awards.
"20 Feet from Stardom" delves into the lives and careers of talented women like Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer and Judith Hill, who contributed their music to singers and bands famous as The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen. The film explores the challenges, successes and emotions of backstage singers in standing "20 feet" (about 6 meters) behind the main stars on stage.
"20 Feet from Stardom" not only gives the singers' personal stories behind the scenes, but also highlights the important role they play in creating musical success. The film introduces audiences to the exceptional voices and artistic abilities of these women, while also exploring issues of equity and recognition in the music industry.
"20 Feet from Stardom" is a very moving documentary and celebrates the contributions of those often forgotten in music. It allows audiences to peer into the lives and passions of behind-the-scenes singers, and gain insight into what it means for them to create world-class music.
Year of release: 2013
Director: Morgan Neville
Screenwriter: N/A (documentary)
Main cast: Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer
Genre: Documentary, Music
Number of episodes: N/A (documentary)
Status: Completed
America
IMDb score: 7.4/10