Film No.16 (2014) March 7th. 4:00 PM Download at Home.
20 Feet from Stardom
Arguably there was only one "out of the box" winner at this years' Academy Awards presentation. A surprise considering this was tipped to be one of the more unpredictable ceremonies. 20 Feet From Stardom won Best Feature Documentary to a rousing reception.
This film is insightful; infectious even. The biggest names in show biz line up to regale the talents of these back up singers. We meet the likes of Lisa Fischer, Darlene Love, Merry Clayton to name a few; their star shines in this wonderfully crafted film.
Sting, Jagger, Springsteen all glow as they praise the performers who stitch their voices into the sounds which have become so famous. Lou Reed sums up the plight of these coloured girls as they go "doo de doo de doo" all the time alerting us to the unsung heroes of song.
The best documentaries fill us with the joy of "the human spirit". This award winner does just that. Perhaps 12 Years a Slave set the theme for the Academy this year; if that were the case then 20 Feet was a shoo in! 9GUMS.
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