20 Feet from Stardom
“Meet the unsung heroes behind the greatest music of our time.”
Synopsis
Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.89x
+$4.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morgan Neville
- Screenplay & Story
- Morgan Neville
- Original Score
- Betty Everett
- Original Title
- 20 Feet from Stardom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.9M
- Production Studios
- Tremolo Productions, Gil Friesen Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morgan Neville
Morgan Neville
Betty Everett
Nicola B. Marsh, Graham Willoughby
Douglas Blush, Kevin Klauber, Jason Zeldes
Caitrin Rogers, Gil Friesen, Morgan Neville
Department Leadership Roster
Morgan Neville
Director
Nicola B. Marsh
Director of Photography
Graham Willoughby
Director of Photography
Douglas Blush
Editor
Kevin Klauber
Editor
Jason Zeldes
Editor
Caitrin Rogers
Producer
Gil Friesen
Producer
Morgan Neville
Producer
Morgan Neville
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 20 Feet from Stardom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 20 Feet from Stardom about?
Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.
Who directed 20 Feet from Stardom?
20 Feet from Stardom was directed by Morgan Neville.
Who stars in 20 Feet from Stardom?
The principal cast of 20 Feet from Stardom includes Darlene Love, Lisa Fischer, Merry Clayton, Judith Hill, Claudia Lennear.
When was 20 Feet from Stardom released and how long is it?
20 Feet from Stardom was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of 20 Feet from Stardom?
20 Feet from Stardom had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $5.9M at the worldwide box office (5.89 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for 20 Feet from Stardom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 20 Feet from Stardom was composed by Betty Everett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 20 Feet from Stardom?
20 Feet from Stardom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).