Standing in the Shadows of Motown

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Standing in the Shadows of Motown
Running Time: 108 min.
MPAA Rating: PG
Produced By: / Elliott Scott / Paul Justman / rimshot
Released: November 15, 2002 (USA
Release By: Artisan Entertainment

Summary:
Based on the book of the same name by Allan Slutsky, Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a historical tribute to the unsung heroes responsible for some of the greatest hits of pop music. Part documentary and part concert performance, this film is an... Full Summary >>

Cast and Crew:
Richard "Pistol" Allen
Jack "Black Jack" Ashford
Bob Babbitt
Johnny Griffith
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Review:
In a small basement studio in Detroit affectionately called "the Snakepit," a group of studio musicians called the Funk Brothers created the magical and influential @Motown sound. Though the pop songs were number one hits for vocalists Marvin Gaye, S ... Continue >>

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