This documentary mixes performances, interviews and reenactments to celebrate the Funk Brothers, the 1960s soul hitmakers. As the musicians behind the Temptations, the Four Tops and others, the "brothers" were hugely successful, yet relatively anonymous compared to the famous singers they backed. They get their due here, as Richard "Pistol" Allen, Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin and bandmates discuss their Detroit youth, studio sessions alongside Marvin Gaye and nonstop touring.
Release date: November 29, 2002 (USA)
Director: Paul Justman
Awards: National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Non-Fiction Film
Distributed by: Artisan Entertainment
Produced by: Paul Justman; Sandford Passman; Allan Slutsky