Reel Alternatives: 20 Feet from Stardom

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Monday, February 17th, 2014
7:00 PM

Meet the unsung heroes behind the greatest music of our time.

The backup singer exists in a strange place in the pop music world; they are always in the shadow of the feature artists even when they are in front of them in concert while they provide a vital foundation for the music. Through interviews with veterans and concert footage, the history of these predominately African-American singers is explored through the rock era. Furthermore, special focus is given to special stand outs who endeavored to make a living in the art burdened with a low profile and more personal career frustrations, especially those who faced the very different challenge of singing in the spotlight themselves.

Tickets $12 / Students (rows A-C only) $5 / Series of 5 Films $50

Reel Alternatives is a series that presents a balance of interesting films selected from membership in Film Circuit/Toronto International Film Festival. Screenings occur every fourth Monday, September through June at the Cowichan Theatre. All proceeds to the Cowichan Valley Hospice Society.