United States / Sep 30, 2022 / Woodstock Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
If you listen to 1970s pop music, you’ve undoubtedly heard these guys play, but do you know their names? This documentary highlights five talented men—Danny, Leland, Rus, Waddy, and Steve— who shunned the spotlight for themselves yet enjoyed decades of success as session musicians on iconic tracks. Interviewees include their collaborators James Taylor, Don Henley, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne, Phil Collins, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Steve Jordan, and dozens more who take us behind the scenes on the songs that shaped an era.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Carole King | Self |
| Lyle Lovett | Self |
| Stevie Nicks | Self |
| Keith Richards | Self |
| Linda Ronstadt | Self |
| James Taylor | Self |
| Billy Bob Thornton | Self |
| Neil Young | Self |
| Danny Kortchmar | Self |
| Waddy Wachtel | Self |
| Leland Sklar | Self |
| Ross Kunkel | Self |
| Steve Postell | Self |
Genres
MusicDocumentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Immediate Family |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Pfonetic, Jammcard, Wet Paws Media, Buffalo 8 |
| Release date | 30 settembre 2022 |
| Executive producer | Brian McCafferty, Luke Taylor, Ben Braun, Cliff Burnstein, Fred Croshal, Kelly Mi Li, Caroline Hoste, Denny Tedesco, Elmo Lovano, Dan Braun, Lisa Roy, Matthew Helderman, David A. Helfant, Josh Braun |
| Production | Greg Richling, Jack Piatt, Jonathan Sheldon, Jerald Jay Feinstein |
| Editing | Chris A. Peterson, Justin Williams, Ryan Nunnerley, Rajendra Thakurathi |
| Cinematography | Benjamin Ramirez, Matthew Wozniak, Jake Macpherson |
| Assistant directors | Denny Tedesco |
| Camera operators | Benjamin Ramirez, Matthew Wozniak, Jake Macpherson |
| Additional photography | Benjamin Ramirez, Matthew Wozniak, Jake Macpherson |
Release dates
Premiere
Digital
United States / Dec 15, 2023
United Kingdom / Mar 03, 2025 / 15
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