Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Read the 20 feet from stardom movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Jun 27, 20 the background singers profiled in 20 feet from stardom including merry clayton, who sang backup for the rolling stones are the movies real stars. Jan 19, 20 park city, utah the rousing documentary twenty feet from stardom, about the world of backup singers in popular music, was the first film to be snatched up by a distributor at this years. The websites critical consensus reads rich, insightful, and occasionally heartbreaking, 20 feet from stardom is an energetic tribute to the passion. After hearing lisa fishers voice in the movie, i only wish that one of her complete songs was included on the cd. The academy awardwinning untold story of backup singers in popular music, 20 feet from stardom is a celebration of the voices from the edge that brought shape and style to the soundtracks of our lives. Click on your theater below to see showtimes and purchase tickets now playing. Twenty feet from stardom, lhommage du cinema aux choristes du rock. The plight of backing singers is to stand just outside the spotlight, sometimes by choice, but. See more ideas about 20 feet from stardom, saint james and catholic saints.
Twenty feet from stardom puts backup singers center stage jo lawry, left, judith hill and lisa fischer in twenty feet from stardom. Fandango fanalert sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. Winning best documentary at the 86th academy awards, twenty feet from stardom is a riveting reminder that most great things in life are achieved anonymously. Jun 23, 2014 explore mac41s board 20 feet from stardom. Twenty feet from stardom pulling raw talent from the footnotes of rock n roll history and splashing their names up on the marquee where they belong, twenty feet from stardom wages a. Darlene love recalls oddest performance in 20 feet from. The names of the subjects in morgan nevilles documentary, twenty feet from stardom, may not be familiar, and their faces may not ring a bell, but when darlene love takes up hes a rebel or merry clayton recreates the chilling wails of gimme shelter, theyre instantly familiar. Lisa fischer, who will perform at the carolina theatre on oct. Park city, utah the rousing documentary twenty feet from stardom, about the world of backup singers in popular music, was the first film to be snatched up by a distributor at this years. Twenty feet from stardom, lhommage du cinema aux choristes.
In a 20 interview with nprs, director and film maker of twenty feet from stardom, morgan neville said his goal was to bring the voices of background singers, female, black, and honed in the church front and center. However, these worldfamous figures take a backseat to the diverse array of backup singers whose lives and stories take center stage in the film. The opening night movie at 7pm tonight there are only standby tickets available but if youre interested give it a shot, you never know is twenty feet from stardom, an acclaimed documentary about backup singers that reportedly had even the savvy audiences at sundance dancing in the aisles. Click on your theater below to see showtimes and purchase tickets. May 02, 20 meet the unsung heroes behind the greatest songs of our time. It spotlights the music that was featured in the movie and is a great way to relive those times and those epic tunes.
One look at the electrifying 20 feet from stardom and youll have the answer, that is, after you stop cheering. In his compelling new film twenty feet from stardom, awardwinning director morgan neville shines a. I n telling the stories of several prolific backup singers, twenty feet from stardom not only shines a spotlight on the people, mostly women, responsible for some of the most memorable moments in 20thcentury music, it also touches on the civil rights movement, the birth of rock n roll, the place that blues and gospel have within rock, and the record industrys mistreatment of women. Along with rare archival footage and a peerless soundtrack, twenty feet from stardom boasts intimate interviews with bruce springsteen, stevie wonder, mick jagger and sting to name just a few. He gathered bruce springsteen, mick jagger, and sting to pay tribute to their vocal supporters. With darlene love, merry clayton, lisa fischer, judith hill. Twenty feet from stardom pays homage to some of these unsung heroes, including darlene love the uncredited lead voice on some of phil spectors most memorable productions of the 1960s. Twenty feet from stardom film documentaire mycanal. Telerama vous donne les cles pour mieux comprendre et apprecier ou non une offre film, serie, documentaire. Merry clayton who contributed a striking vocal cameo on the rolling stones gimme shelter. United states june 14, 20 limited canada june 14, 20.
Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including amc, stubs, cinemark connections, regal crown club when you link accounts. In his compelling new film twenty feet from stardom, awardwinning director morgan neville shines a spotlight on the untold true story. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but weve had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now. See more ideas about singer, twenty feet from stardom and lisa fischer. Directed by morgan neville, the oscarnominated documentary talks to the onceunknown artists who helped. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life. Were thrilled to have won best documentary feature at last nights critics choice movie awards.
Jan 18, 20 twenty feet from stardom pulling raw talent from the footnotes of rock n roll history and splashing their names up on the marquee where they belong, twenty feet from stardom wages a compelling. If you loved the motion picture, 20 feet from stardom, youll love the cd. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but weve had no idea who. Find twenty feet from stardom showtimes for local movie theaters. Backup singers take spotlight originally published june 27, 20 at 3. Twenty feet from stardom carolina theatre downtown durham. Its a movie bursting with life, with music, with energy, and it also notes the personal and.
Meet the unsung heroes behind the greatest songs of our time. Jun 14, 20 read the 20 feet from stardom movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. With twenty feet from stardom, some of the most notable finally get their due, but more than a tribute, the film is a recognition of the talent and sacrifice that many of these vocalists have. Twenty feet from stardom steps into sundance spotlight. Jun 28, 20 20 feet from stardom a key moment happens early on in 20 feet from stardom, a rousing and revelatory tribute that puts a muchdeserved radiant face on those undersung background singers that many of us have been humming along to for all these years. Rich, insightful, and occasionally heartbreaking, 20 feet from stardom is an energetic tribute to the passion, talent, and hard work of backup singers. Twenty feet from stardom was released in 20 on friday, june 14, 20 in limited movie theaters.
Backup singers have an absolutely vital place in popular music, but many of them never advance beyond that role, meaning that these incredibly gifted musicians. Lisa fischer who has appeared on albums by sting, tina turner. The background singers profiled in 20 feet from stardom including merry clayton, who sang backup for the rolling stones are the movies real stars. Twenty feet from stardom 20 twenty feet from stardom 20 91 min. Twenty feet from stardom by gary murray starring darlene love, merry clayton, lisa fischer and tata vega directed by morgan neville running time 90 min mpaa rating pg. As with his last film, 2011s troubadours, morgan nevilles latest highlights a. Were thrilled to announce that 20 feet from stardom has been nominated for the best documentary feature at the oscars. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing 20 feet from stardom near you. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including man of steel, call me kuchu and hatchet 3. In his compelling new film 20 feet from stardom, awardwinning director morgan neville shines a spotlight on the untold true story of the. Millions know their voices, but no one knows their names. Jun 14, 20 20 feet from stardom favorite theater button. Twenty feet from stardom cinema365 cinema365 one movie. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore.