20 Feet from Stardom

12
1h 29m
2013
7.181 /10 (257)

Meet the unsung heroes behind the greatest music of our time.

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Español
Released Date: 2013-06-14

Top Billed Cast

Darlene Love

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Lisa Fischer

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Merry Clayton

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Judith Hill

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Claudia Lennear

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Tata Vega

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Patti Austin

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Mick Jagger

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Stevvi Alexander

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Bette Midler

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Sting

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Sheryl Crow

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Bruce Springsteen

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Stevie Wonder

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Lou Adler

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Chris Botti

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