Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)
The soul behind the sound.
2002 · PG · 1h 56m · Documentary, Music
Genres: Documentary, Music
In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. gathered the best musicians from Detroit's thriving jazz and blues scene to begin cutting songs for his new record company. Over a fourteen year period they were the heartbeat on every hit from Motown's Detroit era.
Director: Paul Justman
Writers: Walter Dallas, Alan Slutsky, Ntozake Shange
Music by: Alan Slutsky
Cast
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