Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)

Synopsis

Cast & Credits

• Cast

  • • Interviewer

      Rashid Mausi

    • Interviewer Voice

      Michael Ellison

    • narrator

      André Braugher

    • themselves

      The Funk Brothers

    • himself, The Funk Brother

      Richard 'Pistol' Allen

    • himself, The Funk Brother

      Bob Babbitt

    • himself, The Funk Brother

      Johnny Griffith

    • himself, The Funk Brother

      Joe Hunter

    • himself, The Funk Brother

      Uriel Jones

    • himself, The Funk Brother

      Joe Messina

    • himself, The Funk Brother

      Eddie 'Chank' Willis

    • himself, Funk Brothers Here in Spirit

      Benjamin, Benny 'Papa Zita'

    • himself, Funk Brothers Here in Spirit

      Eddie 'Bongo' Brown

    • himself, Funk Brothers Here in Spirit

      James 'Igor' Jamerson

    • himself, Funk Brothers Here in Spirit

      Van Dyke, Earl 'Chunk of Funk'

    • himself, Funk Brothers Here in Spirit

      Robert White

    • herself, performer

      Joan Osborne

    • himself, performer

      Gerald Levert

    • herself, performer

      Me'Shell N'degéocello

    • himself, performer

      Bootsy Collins

    • himself, performer

      Ben Harper

    • herself, performer

      Chaka Khan

    • himself, performer

      Montell Jordan

    • himself, performer

      Tom Scott

    • young Marvin Gaye

      Alex Alexander

    • young Uriel Jones

      Donald Becks Jr

    • young Bob Babbitt

      Gary Bosek

    • young Benny Benjamin

      Michael Ellison

    • young Robert White

      Otis Lockhart

    • young James Jamerson

      Brian Marable

    • young Jack Ashford

      Antoine Mckay

    • young studio musician

      Mark Mutafian

    • young Eddie Willis

      Antonio Ramirez

    • young Joe Hunter

      Kevin Smith

    • young Earl Van Dyke

      Lynch Travis

    • young Joe Messina

      Tom Ventimiglio

    • young Richard 'Pistol' Allen

      Joe Wheeler

    • funeral director

      Paul Burt

    • executive

      Lamont Witcher

    • older country girl

      Aubree Gaston

    • younger country girl

      Deseray Teague

    • country boy with fishing pole

      Tyler Blakely

    • James Jamerson as child

      William Stockdale

    • Eddie Willis as child

      James Herron

    • Bootsy dancer

      Patti Willis

    • interviewee

      Leo Brown

    • interviewee

      Katie Chonacan

    • interviewee

      Teedra Cryer

    • interviewee

      Peter Dale

    • interviewee

      Maciek Dolata

    • interviewee

      Maciek Horvath

    • interviewee

      Pili Jamal

    • interviewee

      Latonya Jordan

    • interviewee

      Benjamin Keysaer

    • interviewee

      Kelly McCormick

    • interviewee

      Jennifer Meier

    • interviewee

      Kathryn 'Kat' Roy

    • interviewee

      Pradeep Suri

    • interviewee

      Ezar Thomas

    • interviewee

      Earl Wenk

    • himself, Motown arranger/prod/songwriter

      Paul Riser

    • himself, producer/drummer

      Steve Jordan

    • himself, Motown lyricist

      Eddie Holland

    • himself, producer/bass player

      Don Was

    • himself, The Temptations

      Otis Williams

    • herself, Martha and the Vandellas

      Martha Reeves

    • himself, bassist

      James Jamerson Jr

    • himself, Motown songwriter

      Brian Holland

    • himself, Detroit blues singer

      Joe Weaver

    • herself, exotic dancer

      Lottie Claiborne

    • himself, Detroit radio personality

      Jay Butler

    • himself, musician/writer/producer

      Allan Slutsky

    • himself, guitarist

      Dennis Coffey

    • himself, bass player for Stevie Wonder

      Nate Watts

    • himself, bassist with John McLaughlin

      Ralphe Armstrong

    • herself, daughter of James Jamerson

      Penny Jamerson

• Credits

  • Direction:

    • Director

      Paul Justman

    • Assistant Director (1st)

      Tony Adler

    • Script Supervisor

      Annie Ahearn

    • Script Supervisor

      Barb Lehto

    Production:

    • ©/Production Company

      Elliott Scott Productions LLC

    • Presented by [US]

      Artisan Entertainment

    • Production Company

      Rimshot

    • Executive Producer

      Paul Elliott

    • Executive Producer

      David Scott

    • Producer

      Sandy Passman

    • Producer

      Allan Slutsky

    • Producer

      Paul Justman

    • Co-producer

      Mary Petryshyn

    • Consulting Producer

      Jonathan Dana

    • Line Producer

      Mary Petryshyn

    • Associate Producer

      Keith Benson

    • Associate Producer

      Richard Adler

    • Associate Producer

      Janice Ginsberg

    • Associate Producer

      Michael Q. Martin

    • Production Supervisor

      Joe Likins

    • Assistant Production Supervisor

      Greg Brautigan

    • Production Co-ordinator

      Shea, Marty

    • Production Co-ordinator

      Alexia 'Ali' Sims

    • Production Co-ordinator

      Larry Zabel

    • Production Accountant

      Harding, Marius

    • Location Manager

      Cathy Thomas

    • Pre-production Co-ordinator

      Nicole Sylvester

    • Post-production

      Michael Q. Martin

    • Post-production (Co-ordinator)

      Dale Gill

    Casting:

    • Casting

      Affiliated Models & Talent

    • Casting

      Christine Claussen

    • Casting

      Julie Smith

    • Casting (Additional)

      The I-Group

    • Casting (Additional)

      Trish Damon

    Writing:

    • Narration Written by

      Walter Dallas

    • Narration Written by

      Ntozake Shange

    • Inspired by the book by

      Slutsky, Allan 'Dr. Licks'

    Photography:

    • Director of Photography

      Milsome, Doug

    • Director of Photography

      Stratton, Lon

    • Concert Lights

      Larry Morin

    • Camera Operator

      Bryan Greenberg

    Editing:

    • Editor

      Anne Erikson

    • Pro Tools Editing

      Ted Greenberg

    • Pro Tools Consultant

      Chris Zurzolo

    • 1st Assistant Editor

      James Frisa

    • Assistant Editor

      Angela Jackson

    Design:

    • Production Designer

      Rolfe Bergsman

    • Art Director

      Amy Yaroch-Carroll

    Costumes:

    • Costume Designer

      Scarlett Jade

    • Costumer

      Bernadine Vida

    Make-up:

    • Key Hair/Make-up

      Carol Branston

    • Hair/Make-up

      Melissa Windham

    Titles:

    • Titles/Optical Effects/Digital Effects

      Title House Digital

    • Optical Producer

      Andrew Midgley

    • Optical Producer

      Brian Fortenberry

    • Title Co-ordinator

      Jennifer Worrell

    • Title Co-ordinator

      Cameron Cox

    • Digital Co-ordinator

      Julie Fischer

    Film processing:

    • Oxberry Photography

      Inc. Nick Vasu

    • Oxberry Photography

      Chuck Martin

    Music:

    • Underscore Composer

      Evan Solot

    • Underscore Composer

      Mick Rossi

    • Underscore Composer

      Allan Slutsky

    • Opening Bass Solo

      Pino Palladino

    • Underscore Muscn (Trumpet)

      Evan Solot

    • Underscore Muscn (Alto Sax)

      Ron Kerber

    • Underscore Muscn (Tenor Sax)

      Michael Pedicin

    • Underscore Muscn (Baritone Sax)

      Bill Zaccagni

    • Underscore Muscn (Vibes)

      Harvey Price

    • Underscore Muscn (Piano)

      Dee Pappas

    • Underscore Muscn (Guitars)

      Ron Jennings

    • Underscore Muscn (Guitars)

      Allan Slutsky

    • Underscore Muscn (Acoustic Electr Bass)

      Steve Beskrone

    • Underscore Muscn (Electric Bass)

      Phil Chen

    • Underscore Muscn (Congas)

      Joe Nero

    • Underscore Muscn (Drums)

      Ted Greenberg

    • Underscore Muscn (Drums)

      Carl Mottola

    • Musician (Drums)

      Uriel Jones

    • Musician (Drums)

      Richard 'Pistol' Allen

    • Musician (Bass)

      Bob Babbitt

    • Musician (Guitars)

      Willis, Eddie

    • Musician (Guitars)

      Joe Messina

    • Musician (Guitars)

      Slutsky, Allan 'Dr. Licks'

    • Musician (Vibes/Tambourine)

      Ashford, Jack 'Black Jack'

    • Musician (Congas)

      Treaty Womack

    • Musician (Keyboards)

      Joe Hunter

    • Musician (Keyboards)

      Johnny Griffith

    • Musician (Keyboards)

      Rudy Robinson

    • Musician (Trumpets)

      Marcus Belgrave

    • Musician (Trumpets)

      Maurice Davis

    • Musician (Saxophones)

      Kasuku Mafia

    • Musician (Saxophones)

      Ernie Rodgers

    • Musician (Saxophones)

      Tom Scott

    • Musician (Trombones)

      Edward Gooch

    • Musician (Trombones)

      Ron Kischuk

    • Musician (French Horns)

      Virginia Cunningham

    • Musician (French Horns)

      Joe Buono

    • Musician (Flute/Piccolo)

      Tom Scott

    • Musician (Flute/Piccolo)

      Dayna Hartwick

    • Musician (Violins)

      Igor Szweck

    • Musician (Violins)

      Florence Rosensweig

    • Musician (Violins)

      Larry Abramovitz

    • Musician (Violins)

      Luigi Mazzocchi

    • Musician (Violins)

      Madeline Cabano

    • Musician (Violins)

      Orest Artymiw

    • Musician (Violins)

      Olga Konopelsky

    • Musician (Violas)

      Davis Barnett

    • Musician (Violas)

      David Giles

    • Musician (Celli)

      Anthony Pirollo

    • Musician (Celli)

      Richard Hotchkiss

    • Musician (Background Vocalist)

      Carla Benson

    • Musician (Background Vocalist)

      Keith Benson

    • Musician (Background Vocalist)

      John Ingram

    • Musician (Background Vocalist)

      Misty Love

    • Musician (Background Vocalist)

      Cherokee Pree

    • Musician (Background Vocalist)

      Delbert Nelson

    • Musician (Background Vocalist)

      Dawn Blandford

    • Musician (Addit Background Vocalist)

      Kizzy Jester

    • Musician (Addit Background Vocalist)

      The IDMR Detroit Choir

    • Musician (Flute/Piccolo)

      Angela Falco

    • Musician (Piano/Synthesizer)

      Dee Pappas

    • Musician (Hand Clapper)

      Ted Greenberg

    • Musician (Hand Clapper)

      Craig Weiland

    • Musician (Hand Clapper)

      Chen, Phil 'Ijinga'

    • Musician (Hand Clapper)

      Seth Justman

    • Musician (Hand Clapper)

      Sandy Passman

    • Hitsville Musician (Guitars)

      Larry Veeder

    • Hitsville Musician (Guitars)

      Dave Hamilton

    • Hitsville Musician (Guitars)

      Tarplin, Marv

    • Hitsville Musician (Guitars)

      Cornelius Grant

    • Hitsville Musician (Guitars)

      Ray Parker

    • Hitsville Musician (Guitars)

      Watson, 'Wah Wah'

    • Hitsville Musician (Guitars)

      Dennis Coffey

    • Hitsville Musician (Drums)

      Andrew Smith

    • Hitsville Musician (Drums)

      Clifford Mack

    • Hitsville Musician (Drums)

      Frederick Waites

    • Hitsville Musician (Drums)

      Spider Webb

    • Hitsville Musician (Bassist)

      Tweed Beard

    • Hitsville Musician (Bassist)

      Joe Williams

    • Hitsville Musician (Bassist)

      Clarence Isabell

    • Hitsville Musician (Bassist)

      Tony Newton

    • Hitsville Musician (Bassist)

      Michael Henderson

    • Hitsville Musician (Bassist)

      Joe James

    • Hitsville Musician (Bassist)

      Eddie Watkins

    • Hitsville Musician (Keyboards)

      James Gittens

    • Hitsville Musician (Keyboards)

      Ted Sheely

    • Hitsville Musician (Keyboards)

      Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Hank Cosby

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Andrew 'Mike' Terry

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Thomas 'Beans' Bowles

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Kasuku Mafia

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Teddy Buckner

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Ronnie Wakefield

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Lefty Edwards

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Eli Fontaine

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Eugene 'Beebee' Moore

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      William 'Wild Bill' Moore

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Angelo Carlisi

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Ernie Rodgers

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Dan Turner

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Bernie Peacock

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Larry Nozero

    • Hitsville Musician (Saxophones)

      Lanny Austin

    • Hitsville Musician (Trumpets)

      Johnny Trudell

    • Hitsville Musician (Trumpets)

      Herbie Williams

    • Hitsville Musician (Trumpets)

      Floyd Jones

    • Hitsville Musician (Trumpets)

      Maurice Davis

    • Hitsville Musician (Trumpets)

      Billy Horner

    • Hitsville Musician (Trumpets)

      John 'Little John' Wilson

    • Hitsville Musician (Trumpets)

      Russell Conway

    • Hitsville Musician (Trumpets)

      Marcus Belgrave

    • Hitsville Musician (Trumpets)

      Don Slaughter

    • Hitsville Musician (Trumpets)

      Eddie Jones

    • Hitsville Musician (Trombones)

      George Bohanon

    • Hitsville Musician (Trombones)

      Jimmy Wilkins

    • Hitsville Musician (Trombones)

      Bob Cousar

    • Hitsville Musician (Trombones)

      Don White

    • Hitsville Musician (Trombones)

      Carl Raetz

    • Hitsville Musician (Trombones)

      Patrick Lanier

    • Hitsville Musician (Trombones)

      Bill Johnson

    • Hitsville Musician (Trombones)

      Paul Riser

    • Hitsville Musician (Trombones)

      Edward Gooch

    • Hitsville Musician (Strings)

      Gordon Staples

    • Hitsville Musician (Strings)

      Detroit Symphony Strings, The

    • Hitsville Musician (Percussion/Vibes)

      Bobbye Porter

    • Hitsville Musician (Percussion/Vibes)

      Jack Brokensha

    • Hitsville Musician (Percussion/Vibes)

      Dave Hamilton

    • Hitsville Musician (Percussion/Vibes)

      James Gittens

    • Hitsville Musician (Flute/Piccolo)

      Dayna Hartwick

    • Hitsville Musician (Flute/Piccolo)

      Thomas 'Beans' Bowles

    • Hitsville Musician (Harpist)

      Anita Saunders

    • All Arrangements Transcribed/Adapted by

      Slutsky, Allan 'Dr. Licks'

    • From the Original Motown Arrangements

      Paul Riser

    • From the Original Motown Arrangements

      Wade Marcus

    • From the Original Motown Arrangements

      Dave Van Depitte

    • From the Original Motown Arrangements

      Willie Shorter

    • String & Horn Arranging Consultant

      Paul Riser

    • String & Horn Arranging Consultant

      Ritchie Rome

    • Horn Arrgmt of 'YouReallyGota Hold onMe'

      Tom Scott

    • ArrgmtofBreakdown Section of 'WB of tBH'

      Seth Justman

    • Hitsville Legacy Arranger

      Willie Shorter

    • Hitsville Legacy Arranger

      Dave Van Depitte

    • Hitsville Legacy Arranger

      Wade Marcus

    • Hitsville Legacy Arranger

      Paul Riser

    • Hitsville Legacy Arranger

      Gil Askey

    • Hitsville Legacy Arranger

      Johnny Allen

    • Hitsville Legacy Arranger

      Ernie Wilkins

    • Hitsville Legacy Arranger

      Jerry Long

    • Hitsville Legacy Arranger

      H.B. Barnum

    • Hitsville Legacy Arranger

      Hank Cosby

    • Hitsville Legacy Arranger

      Slide Hampton

    • Music Supervisor

      Allan Slutsky

    • Musc Sup on 'Do You Love Me'&'Cool Jerk'

      Steve Jordan

    • Soundtrack/Post Music Producer

      Allan Slutsky

    • Soundtrack/Post Music Producer

      Ted Greenberg

    • Guitar Technician

      Tom Pellerito

    • Bass Technician

      Phil Chen

    • Drum Technician

      Ted Greenberg

    Sound:

    • Music Re-recording Mixer

      Clive Taylor

    • Music Re-recording Mixer

      Ted Greenberg

    • Strings Recorded at

      Sigma Sound Philadelphia Pa

    • [Strings Recorded] By

      Michael Tarsia

    • Underscore Recorded at

      Big Zone Conshohocken Pa

    • [Underscore Recorded] By

      Ted Greenberg

    • [Underscore Recorded] By

      Chris Zurzolo

    • Additional Music Mixing

      Peggy Mcaffee

    • Location Audio

      Jamie Scarpuzza

    • Recording Engineer

      Kooster Mcallister

    • Stage Technician

      Marshall Fawcett

    • Concert Sound

      Bruce Danz

    • Narration Recording

      Wallabee Media

    • Narration Recording

      Gene Leone

    • Narration Recording

      Wally Hayman

    • Boom Operator

      John De Monaco

    • [Sound] Maintenance Engineer

      Paul Prestopino

    • Post Sound Service

      Power Post Audio

    • Post Sound Service (Additional)

      5 Guys Named Moe Inc

    • Film Re-recorded at

      Brasher Sound

    • Additional Film Re-recording

      5 Guys Named Moe Inc

    • Power Post Sound Co-ordinator

      Madeleine Garai

    • Film Re-recording Mixer (Brasher Sound)

      Jerry Jordan

    • Film Re-recording Mixer (Brasher Sound)

      Clive Taylor

    • Film Re-recording Mixer (5 GuysNamedMoe)

      Darren Barnett

    • Machine Room Operator (Brasher Sound)

      Meyer, Dominik

    • Post Mix Engineer (Brasher Sound)

      Rick Maclane

    • Post Mix Co-ordinator (Brasher Sound)

      Marcel Lehrer

    • Supervising Sound Editor (PowerPostAudi)

      Clive Taylor

    • Supervising Sound Editor (5 Guys NamedM)

      Darren Barnett

    • Supervising Sound Editor (5 Guys NamedM)

      Larry Goodwin

    • Dialogue Editor (Power Post Audio)

      Scott Brewster

    • Dialogue Editor (Power Post Audio)

      Scott Wiedeman

    • Sound Effects Editor (Power Post Audio)

      Peggy Mcaffee

    • Sound Effects Editor (Power Post Audio)

      C. Reed Hart

    • Sound Effects Editor (5 Guys Named Moe)

      Eric Williams

    • Foley Artist

      Doug Madick

    Consultant:

    • Motown Historical Consultant

      Harry Wenger

    • Detroit Historical Consultant

      Dave Marsh

    • Roadie

      Keith Benson

    • Roadie

      Craig Weiland

    • Narration Consultant

      Walter Dallas

    • Narration Consultant

      Joseph Valente