Standing in the Shadows of Motown

Directed by Paul Justman
2002    1h 56m    PG
Documentary, Music
7.891%89%
"Standing in the Shadows of Motown" showcases the funk-fueled genius of the Funk Brothers, the unsung heroes behind iconic Motown hits. This vibrant documentary celebrates their journey, struggles, and the soulful magic that shaped the sound of a generation.
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  • Richard 'Pistol' AllenHimself
  • Jack AshfordHimself
  • Bob BabbittHimself
  • Benny 'Papa Zita' BenjaminHimself (archive footage)
  • Eddie 'Bongo' BrownHimself (archive footage)
  • Bootsy CollinsHimself
  • Johnny GriffithHimself
  • Ben HarperHimself
  • Joe HunterHimself
  • James JamersonHimself (archive footage)
  • Uriel JonesHimself
  • Montell JordanHimself
  • Chaka KhanHerself
  • Gerald LevertHimself
  • Joe MessinaHimself
  • Meshell NdegeocelloHerself
  • Joan OsborneHerself
  • Rudy RobinsonHimself
  • James Jamerson Jr.Himself
  • Paul RiserHimself
  • Andre BraugherNarrator
  • Gary BosekYoung Bob Babbitt
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