Should you watch 20 Feet from Stardom?
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20 Feet from Stardom
Documentary · 2013
Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.
The sides of 20 Feet from Stardom
- Backup singers behind the biggest stars
- Darlene Love and Merry Clayton telling their stories
- The voices on songs you already know
20 Feet from Stardom is good for you if…
- you like hearing the voices behind famous songs, finally up front.
- you like singers talking honestly about talent and missed chances.
- you like true stories of people the spotlight never found.
20 Feet from Stardom is bad for you if…
- you lose track when a dozen singers' stories take turns.
- you roll your eyes when Springsteen and Sting reflect on the meaning of talent.
About: recognition · talent · ambition
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