Immediate Family
Synopsis
If you listen to 1970s pop music, you’ve undoubtedly heard these guys play, but do you know their names? This documentary highlights five talented men—Danny, Leland, Rus, Waddy, and Steve— who shunned the spotlight for themselves yet enjoyed decades of success as session musicians on iconic tracks. Interviewees include their collaborators James Taylor, Don Henley, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Steve Jordan, and dozens more who take us behind the scenes on the songs that shaped an era.
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Immediate Family - Official Trailer | Rock Music Documentary | On Digital December 15Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-19
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Woodstock Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 15, 2023
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- Director
- Denny Tedesco
- Original Title
- Immediate Family
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Pfonetic, Jammcard, Wet Paws Media, Buffalo 8
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denny Tedesco
Benjamin Ramirez, Matthew Wozniak, Jake Macpherson
Ryan Nunnerley, Chris A. Peterson, Justin Williams
Greg Richling, Jack Piatt, Jonathan Sheldon, Denny Tedesco, Ben Braun
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Greg Richling
Producer
Denny Tedesco
Director
Jack Piatt
Producer
Jonathan Sheldon
Producer
Benjamin Ramirez
Director of Photography
Matthew Wozniak
Director of Photography
Jake Macpherson
Director of Photography
Ryan Nunnerley
Editor
Chris A. Peterson
Editor
Justin Williams
Editor
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Immediate Family about?
If you listen to 1970s pop music, you’ve undoubtedly heard these guys play, but do you know their names? This documentary highlights five talented men—Danny, Leland, Rus, Waddy, and Steve— who shunned the spotlight for themselves yet enjoyed decades of success as session musicians on iconic tracks. Interviewees include their collaborators James Taylor, Don Henley, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Steve Jordan, and dozens more who take us behind the scenes on the songs that shaped an era.
Who directed Immediate Family?
Immediate Family was directed by Denny Tedesco.
Who stars in Immediate Family?
The principal cast of Immediate Family includes Lou Adler, Peter Asher, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, David Crosby.
When was Immediate Family released and how long is it?
Immediate Family was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Immediate Family?
Immediate Family holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).