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STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN

Directed by Paul Justman
United States, 2002
Documentary, Music
  • 104104 minutes

Synopsis

A documentary about the Funk Brothers, a group of Detroit musicians who backed up dozens of Motown artists, and played on more number ones hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis and the Beatles combined.

Synopsis

A documentary about the Funk Brothers, a group of Detroit musicians who backed up dozens of Motown artists, and played on more number ones hits than the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, Elvis and the Beatles combined.