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20 Feet from Stardom 2013

This insightful documentary explores the hidden world of backup singers, the unsung voices who have enriched countless iconic recordings. It focuses on performers like Darlene Love and Merry Clayton, revealing their extraordinary talent and the pivotal roles they played behind the scenes of some of the most beloved music ever made. The film shines a light on these remarkable artists and the magic they brought to the music industry, showing what it means to be just 20 feet from stardom.

This insightful documentary explores the hidden world of backup singers, the unsung voices who have enriched countless iconic recordings. It focuses on performers like Darlene Love and Merry Clayton, revealing their extraordinary talent and the pivotal roles they played behind the scenes of some of the most beloved music ever made. The film shines a light on these remarkable artists and the magic they brought to the music industry, showing what it means to be just 20 feet from stardom.

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20 Feet from Stardom does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for 20 Feet from Stardom

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Metacritic

83

Metascore

7.3

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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99%

TOMATOMETER

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82%

User Score

IMDb

7.4 /10

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TMDB

72

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User Score

Letterboxd

3.7

From 23 fan ratings

Movie Insider

3.17/5

From 6 fan ratings

Awards & Nominations for 20 Feet from Stardom

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68th British Academy Film Awards 2015

Nomination

Best Documentary

86th Academy Awards 2014

Win

Documentary (Feature)

19th Critics' Choice Awards 2014

Win

Best Documentary Feature

29th Independent Spirit Awards 2014

Win

Best Documentary Feature

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Official Trailer

Meet The Women Behind The Mic

Academy Conversations: 20 Feet from Stardom

Judith Hill at Oscars Outdoors

"20 Feet from Stardom" winning Best Documentary Feature

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

Judith Hill in TWENTY FEET FROM STARDOM

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