Release Date: June 14th, 2013
DVD Release Date: January 14th, 2014
PG-13|1 hr 30 min
Plot Summary
Filmmaker Morgan Neville shines a long-overdue spotlight on the hit-making contributions of longtime backup singers like Darlene Love and Merry Clayton.
Cast: David Bowie, Ray Charles, Sheryl Crow, Lou Adler, Patti Austin, Chris Botti
Director: Morgan Neville
Genres: Documentary
Production Co: Tremolo Productions, Inc.
Distributors: Radius TWC
Yes, for every star there are five more also-rans and maybe-next-times. But there is honor and glory in being part of the blend. And, at the film's midpoint, when Clayton talks about the late-night recording session in 1969 of "Gimme Shelter," the memory takes on the glow of myth. show more
A well-polished production with a remarkable soundtrack. show more
Neville unearths a treasure trove of archival TV, concert and film footage featuring many of these vocalists in their heyday, balancing the material with perfectly-lit contemporary studio interviews and performances shot in pristine digital cinematography, supplemented by more informal scenes depicting the frequent challenges of these musicians' careers. show more
