From Netflix:
Winner of the 2014 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, this film takes a behind-the-scenes look at the world of backup vocalists, weaving together interviews with legendary singers with the voices that support them.
If you are a fan of popular music from the 60’s onwards, you will rock to this documentary. You will hear many old songs that you probably know and also hear interviews not only with the backup singers but also with famous entertainers such as Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles and many more.
There is a sad theme that runs through the film: these backup singers were talented women that deserved their own individual moments of fame but the results here were mixed. Some reached the limelight and others did not. In interviews with this women we can hear exaltation, resignation, defeat, and other emotions. Sting explains how difficult it is to get to the top.
Civil rights play into this history.
While possibly not for everyone, this film may strike a resonant chord with you and you might have a happy nostalgic experience.
Bev and I saw this film in the theater, and then saw Darlene Love perform live last fall. Though these women (except Darlene) have never had successful solo careers, what I took away was the joy they found singing together. Maybe some sadness, but great music and great ladies!