20 Feet From Stardom is an American 2013 music documentary presented on DVD.

While the lead singers in Rock, Pop, RnB are the ones who get the glory, backing vocalists often add the touches that make a performance truly memorable. Paying homage to these unsung heroes of the music world, 20 Feet From Stardom reminds you of the power of music to shape lives, the ups and downs of fame, and the things that dreams are made of.

Awards

• Won Best Documentary Feature Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards (2014)
• Nominated Outstanding Documentary Black Reel Awards (2014)
• Nominated Best Documentary, Features – Academy Awards (2014)
• Nominated Grand Jury Prize Documentary Sundance Film Festival (2013)
• Received 9 other awards and 10 other nominations.

20 Feet From Stardom Documentary Reviews

“Yes, for every star there are five more also-rans and maybe-next-times. But there is honor and glory in being part of the blend. And, at the film's midpoint, when Clayton talks about the late-night recording session in 1969 of "Gimme Shelter,” the memory takes on the glow of myth." Chicago Tribune

“20 Feet From Stardom spends time as well with Claudia Lennear, Táta Vega and Lisa Fischer. None of the three ever found much success as a solo artist, but you probably can't listen to a classic-rock radio station for a half-hour without hearing one of them backing up Joe Cocker, David Bowie, Tina Turner or the Rolling Stones.” Portland Oregonian

“From front to back stage, 20 Feet From Stardom is a compelling look at the spirit of these giving artists as they navigated the rapid musical and social change of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s.” Chicago Sun-Times

“It does what the most powerful films and music have always done, which is to spark contemplation of our own lives and choices, and our place in the world, while also stoking compassion and empathy for lives far removed from our own.” Village Voice