Immediate Family
Documentary, Music
DirectorDenny Tedesco
ProducerJack Piatt, Greg Richling, Jonathan Sheldon
DistributorMagnolia Pictures
Release DateDec 15, 2023, Limited
LanguageEnglish
Runtime1h 42m
Four musicians find lasting success but stay out of the limelight while performing with iconic singers Phil Collins, James Taylor, Carole King and others.
Chris Willman4.6
337
Dec 20, 2023
"Immediate Family" beautifully captures the journey of four talented musicians who achieve lasting success while remaining behind the scenes. The film chronicles their collaborations with iconic singers like Phil Collins, James Taylor, and Carole King, revealing a unique bond formed through music. It moves at a steady pace, much like a soft-rock freight train, driven by the enduring chemistry between the core players and the excitement of each new celebrity session story. This documentary is a heartfelt tribute to the unsung heroes of rock, compelling and rhythmically engaging from start to finish.
Richard Roeper3.8
496
Dec 16, 2023
'Immediate Family' offers an enthralling glimpse into the lives of four musicians who achieved enduring success while remaining behind the scenes. The film is enriched with a fantastic array of archival footage and heartfelt testimonies from music legends such as Phil Collins, Carole King, Don Henley, Keith Richards, the late David Crosby, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Young, and Jackson Browne. It's a captivating tribute to the unsung heroes of the music industry who helped shape iconic sounds without stepping into the limelight. The documentary is both enlightening and deeply moving, providing a compelling narrative that is not to be missed.
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