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Standing in the Shadows of Motown (DVD, 2003, 2-Disc Set)

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"Standing in the Shadows of Motown" is a 2002 music documentary on DVD directed by Paul Justman. The film focuses on the Funk Brothers, the legendary studio musicians who played on countless Motown hits. The DVD includes special features like commentary, retrospective interviews, behind the scenes featurettes, and deleted scenes, providing an in-depth look at the influential group. The documentary explores the soul and R&B genre, making it a must-watch for fans of Motown music history.

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Paul Justman's inspiring documentary pays tribute to one of the most influential, yet unrecognized, collection of musicians that has ever been assembled. The Funk Brothers played the background music on the seemingly endless string of Motown classics in the 1960s and 1970s, resulting in a resume that boasts more number one hits than The Beatles, the Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, and Elvis Presley combined. Shot on location in Detroit, STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN reunites the surviving members as they reflect on the groups' storied past. Most celebrated is departed bassist James Jamerson, whose fiery presence and technical prowess was largely responsible for shaping the Funk Brothers' supremely distinct sound. In addition to interviews, as well as reenactments and archival footage, Justman gathers together the musicians for an unforgettable reunion concert. Featuring the vocal support of several contemporary artists, including Joan Osborne, Ben Harper, Chaka Kahn, Gerald Levert, and Bootsy Collins, the Funk Brothers prove that they haven't lost a beat. Based on the book by Allan "Dr. Licks" Slutsky, STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN gives overdue credit to a group of unassuming musicians who quietly created one of popular music's most enduring and spectacular musical legacies.

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eBay Product ID (ePID)3412685

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DirectorPaul Justman
FormatDVD
Release Year2003
GenreMusical & Performing Arts
Sub-GenrePop Music

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Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs2
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Release Date20030422
Film CountryUSA

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  • by shelie-69
    15 May, 2024

    I so enjoy watching this documentary. It takes me back to a more simpler time when living life was so uncomplicated. I share this DVD with friends who

    I so enjoy watching this documentary. It takes me back to a more simpler time when living life was so uncomplicated. I share this DVD with friends who also appreciate the era of Motown. This item arrived in a few days and not weeks.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by bobtyme
    10 Jun, 2017

    clearing away the cobwebs

    this is a TOTALLY enchanting account of who did what and the politics of same, re: the ancient motown players. i felt the same way watching this that i felt while watching 'the wrecking crew' DVD. ancient players receiving their LONG OVERDUE just due !! so many of the same people playing on SO MANY "hit" records...(where one THOUGHT it was the actual original band !!) many great stories, providing pretty total enchantment! TOO BAD !! many of these people have died before, during! , or after) the production of this. -particularly sad when motown moved to LA, although motown had sort of "shot its' load" by that time anyway...nevertheless, MANY deserving musicians were left "in limbo"... i suppose, however; motown technically did not OWE them ANYTHING! -still, i found it really SAD !! , they just closed up 'shop' one day with NO notice to the musicians...! this, as well as the 'wrecking crew' are MUST sees! for the music fan enchanted by this music since the early sixties. VERY informative, riveting, and somewhat SAD! really nice information for me to know before I "pass away"... also, as a sad side note, having NOTHING to do with this, the status of the great glen campbell, (wrecking crew, e.t.c.) whose mind is now gone due to alzheimers', strikes a little TOO close to home for me, whose dead momma suffered the same fate...saw a very good, but terribly sad PBS documentary on him last year... what a SHAME !! -get standing in the shadows !! you won't be sorry !!

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  • by customercarerep
    26 Jan, 2018

    The True Untold Story of the Motown Sound.

    After watching this documentary I felt as if I had gained a new fresh perspective on the Motown sound. I now understand what the sound really meant, how it was deliberate and fascinating. I feel as if I have a family I never knew. If you love the Motown music and you hear this story, it is truly heart warming, bittersweet. But it definitely defines the value of the "sound". I was not disappointed.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • by cyberpak
    16 Oct, 2022

    Entertaining as well as educational for any music fan

    If you ever thought that Marvin Gaye-Stevie Wonder-The Temptations Dianna Ross and the Supremes and many more Motown greats had their own bands....think again, The Funk Brothers played on all their songs at Motown. This DVD pays homage to the greats like Earl White and James Jameson who were just a part of the Funk Brothers. This is outstanding for any Motown fan weather you know who the Funk Brothers were or especially if you did not.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • by sharondean
    10 Feb, 2023

    MoTown music and the bands

    Both movies are great. Learn who the people were that produced the music called Motown. The life of The Temptations is a wonderful story on how they started, and the way their lives ended. With only one still performing. Mr Otis Williams, an amazing man

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by rancheromaniac
    28 Nov, 2015

    Standing In The Shadows Of Motown Gives Credit Where Credit Is Overdue

    This Rockumentary would never have happened if it were not for the persistence of Paul Justman, and Alan Slutsky. A lot of us have heard darn near every 50's - '70's Motown record ever made.....but like the dynamite question was asked of several patrons in a Detroit record shop who had knowledge of Motown "...you know who the band was that played on ALL those hits?" Everyone had heard of the singers or the groups, but not the actual people who played the music: The Funk Brothers. Sad thing was, when Motown left Detroit in '71, these players were told by a note on the studio door: " Mowtown is moving to Los Angeles, There will be no further studio work" Just like that. As Martha Reeves said:"..no advance warning, no notice, no nothing. But they were Motown, they could do what they wanted." However, Alan Slutsky wrote a book of the same name shortly before he found an urgent need to bring these genius musicians back together after almost 40 years to show the public the startling revelation no one outside Detroit was aware of. I guarantee, if this doesn't bring a tear of joy and an "Attaboy" attitude at the end, your sympathies are hard to please.

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  • by yspa5703
    07 Sep, 2018

    Standing in the Shadows of Motown is a treasure and a must for collectors of Motown music and its history.

    The history, personnel from the Funk Brothers and of course....the MUSIC is fantastic!! I have already watched both CDs several times and I am still thrilled with it. I shall treasure it ALWAYS!!! Thanks for making it available.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • by cuddleme_nursery
    08 Dec, 2019

    A genuine tribute to bring these musicians out of the shadows while most are still alive, and so much great music.

    Everyone should know the history and significance of the Funk Brothers.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • by 8628733@deleted
    01 Sep, 2016

    Shadows of Motown

    This is a great documentary about the musicians behind the many Motown hits and the lack of recognition and fame that they got. The sound track is a fabulous sampling of many of the Motown hits, and provides a bit of background as to the musicality of these songs. It is a well done and entertaining story.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • by cutcreator77
    23 Apr, 2020

    Truth Be Told!

    This was such a mindblowing story that should definitely be public. Awesome talent, amazing biography and heart wrenching from beginning to end!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

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