How long is Standing in the Shadows of Motown?

Standing in the Shadows of Motown is 1 hr 48 min long.

Standing in the Shadows of Motown

Name: Standing in the Shadows of Motown
Duration: 108
Rating: 89

This documentary mixes performances, interviews and reenactments to celebrate the Funk Brothers, the 1960s soul hitmakers. As the musicians behind the Temptations, the Four Tops and others, the "brothers" were hugely successful, yet relatively anonymous compared to the famous singers they backed. They get their due here, as Richard "Pistol" Allen, Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin and bandmates discuss their Detroit youth, studio sessions alongside Marvin Gaye and nonstop touring.

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How long is Standing in the Shadows of Motown?: Standing in the Shadows of Motown is 1 hr 48 min long.

Who directed Standing in the Shadows of Motown?: Paul Justman

What is Standing in the Shadows of Motown about?: This documentary mixes performances, interviews and reenactments to celebrate the Funk Brothers, the 1960s soul hitmakers. As the musicians behind the Temptations, the Four Tops and others, the "brothers" were hugely successful, yet relatively anonymous compared to the famous singers they backed. They get their due here, as Richard "Pistol" Allen, Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin and bandmates discuss their Detroit youth, studio sessions alongside Marvin Gaye and nonstop touring.