# Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)

> A joyous rediscovery of the Funk Brothers, the Detroit musicians whose invisible craft powered Motown's greatest hits.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18719

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Paul Justman
- Cast: Richard 'Pistol' Allen, Jack Ashford, Bob Babbitt, Benny 'Papa Zita' Benjamin, Eddie 'Bongo' Brown, Bootsy Collins, Johnny Griffith, Ben Harper
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314725/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: joyful, nostalgic, warm, music appreciation night, documentary night

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