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7.1 / 10(11 votes)IMDb20101h 18mUnited States of America

Still Bill

“You know the music. Now meet the man.”

Synopsis

STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day,” “Grandma’s Hands,” and “Just the Two of Us.” With his soulful delivery and warm, heartfelt sincerity, Withers has written the songs that have – and always will – resonate deeply within the fabric of our times. Filmmakers Damani Baker and Alex Vlack follow Withers and offer a unique and rare look inside the world of this fascinating man. Through concert footage, journeys to his birthplace, interviews with music legends, his family and closest friends, STILL BILL presents the story of an artist who has written some of the most beloved songs in our time and who truly understands the heart and soul of a man.

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Still Bill - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Gent International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

January 27, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Damani Baker, Alex Vlack
Original Title
Still Bill
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 18m
Production Studios
Late Night and Weekends

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Damani Baker, Alex Vlack

Director of Photography

Jon Fine, Damani Baker, Ed Marritz

Film Editing

Sakae Ishikawa, Jon Fine

Producers

Andrew Zuckerman, Alex Vlack, Jon Fine, Damani Baker

Department Leadership Roster

Damani Baker

Damani Baker

Director

Alex Vlack

Director

Sakae Ishikawa

Editor

Jon Fine

Jon Fine

Editor

Jon Fine

Jon Fine

Director of Photography

Damani Baker

Damani Baker

Director of Photography

Ed Marritz

Director of Photography

Jon Fine

Jon Fine

Producer

Damani Baker

Damani Baker

Producer

Alex Vlack

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Still Bill

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Still Bill about?

STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day,” “Grandma’s Hands,” and “Just the Two of Us.” With his soulful delivery and warm, heartfelt sincerity, Withers has written the songs that have – and always will – resonate deeply within the fabric of our times. Filmmakers Damani Baker and Alex Vlack follow Withers and offer a unique and rare look inside the world of this fascinating man. Through concert footage, journeys to his birthplace, interviews with music legends, his family and closest friends, STILL BILL presents the story of an artist who has written some of the most beloved songs in our time and who truly understands the heart and soul of a man.

Who directed Still Bill?

Still Bill was directed by Damani Baker, Alex Vlack.

Who stars in Still Bill?

The principal cast of Still Bill includes Bill Withers, Clarence Avant, Benorce Blackmon, Cornell Dupree, James Gadsen.

When was Still Bill released and how long is it?

Still Bill was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.