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Twenty Feet from Stardom

The spotlight shines on the often-overlooked backup singers, as their remarkable voices and inspiring life stories are brought to the forefront in this captivating film.

The film delves into the often-overlooked world of backup singers, highlighting their crucial role in shaping the sound of popular music. Through interviews and concert footage, it chronicles the history of these predominantly African-American performers, shedding light on their experiences and struggles throughout the rock era. The documentary also spotlights standout backup singers who attempted to build a career despite their low profile and personal frustrations, including those who faced the unique challenge of singing in the spotlight themselves.

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Twenty Feet from Stardom Videos

Meet The Women Behind The Mic

Meet The Women Behind The Mic

Morgan Neville | 86th Oscars Best Documentary Feature | Behind the Oscars Speech

Morgan Neville | 86th Oscars Best Documentary Feature | Behind the Oscars Speech

"20 Feet from Stardom" winning Best Documentary Feature

Judith Hill at Oscars Outdoors

Judith Hill at Oscars Outdoors

Info about Twenty Feet from Stardom

Studio(s): Tremolo Productions, Gil Friesen Productions

Originally Released: United States, Jun 14, 2013

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $5,892,661.00

Budget: $1,000,000.00

Genres:Documentary, Music, Biography, History