20 Feet from Stardom

Millions know their voices, but no one knows their names: In Morgan Neville's Oscar®-winning documentary 20 FEET FROM STARDOM, background singers such as Lisa Fischer, Merry Clayton, Darlene Love, Tata Vega, and Judith Hill take center stage and talk about their dreams and what it means to spend a lifetime with superstars. Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger, Sting, and numerous other legends of music history reveal their views on the world of show business in intimate interviews. In this film, they sit in the back seat and clear the stage for the fascinating life stories of their background singers. Other highlights of the film include rare, spectacular archive footage and, of course, an incomparably rousing soundtrack. The film is a tribute to the unknown voices that have shaped the profile and style of pop music. At the same time, it reflects on the conflicts and sacrifices that come with a career in the shadow of the stars. The talented artists cover a wide range of musical genres and styles, as well as different eras of music history. The lives of the world-famous stars take a back seat in this film, making way for the stories and narratives of the background singers.