E-mail a friendMay 14, 2004
Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock explains the inspiration for his new documentary. The Funk Brothers' Jack Ashford and Eddie Willis reflect on how it felt to finally get recognized for their work.
Morgan Spurlock
Morgan Spurlock
Morgan Spurlock on obesity
In his 12 years in the industry, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock has conceived and created more than 60 projects. He's written, directed and produced everything from commercials to music videos. Spurlock directed and stars in his first feature, the controversial Super Size Me, which examines fast food and obesity in America. For his efforts, he took home the director's prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
The Funk Brothers
The Funk Brothers
Percussionist Jack Ashford and guitarist Eddie Willis are two surviving Funk Brothers. They were the musicians who put the fire and soul into the Motown label's hits and the sound behind more number one songs than the Beach Boys, Rolling Stones, Elvis and the Beatles combined. The award-winning documentary, Standing in the Shadows of Motown, finally introduced the public to these unsung musical heroes.