Muscle Shoals

Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: September 27, 2013

8.4	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 14 Ratings

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TVJerryNov 21, 2013

A small town in Alabama became the birth[place of some of the great classic soul hits in the 60s. That was only the beginning for a group of mostly-white men, who created two studios in Muscle Shoals. Later, numerous big names from the StonesA small town in Alabama became the birth[place of some of the great classic soul hits in the 60s. That was only the beginning for a group of mostly-white men, who created two studios in Muscle Shoals. Later, numerous big names from the Stones to Lynyrd Skynyrd recorded there. This doc outlines 50 years thru interviews with the founders and some of the stars. Great music and a fascinating history. NOTE: Stay thru the credits for one final quote.… Expand

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wrytangleNov 25, 2014

This is the single best music documentary I've ever seen, and somewhere in the top 30 films I've ever watched. I'll admit my ignorance of the subject but after about 40 minutes of this film I was completely captivated and amazed at the storyThis is the single best music documentary I've ever seen, and somewhere in the top 30 films I've ever watched. I'll admit my ignorance of the subject but after about 40 minutes of this film I was completely captivated and amazed at the story it is telling. The film is beautifully shot, impeccably researched and genuinely floored me at times. If you have any interest in popular music of the last 50 years I urge you to see it.… Expand

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KastleMar 7, 2014

This is a fantastic & beautifully filmed documentary. It really captures the magic that went into all the music made at that legendary recording studio. I would love to own a copy of the soundtrack.

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