Muscle Shoals

2013 "The incredible true story of a small town with a big sound."
7.8| 1h51m| PG| en| More Info
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In a tiny Alabama town with the curious name of Muscle Shoals, something miraculous sprang from the mud of the Tennessee River. A group of unassuming, yet incredibly talented, locals came together and spawned some of the greatest music of all time: “Mustang Sally,” “I Never Loved a Man,” “Wild Horses,” and many more. During the most incendiary periods of racial hostility, white folks and black folks came together to create music that would last for generations and gave birth to the incomparable “Muscle Shoals sound.”

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Greg 'Freddy' Camalier

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Muscle Shoals Audience Reviews

2freensel I saw this movie before reading any reviews, and I thought it was very funny. I was very surprised to see the overwhelmingly negative reviews this film received from critics.
Grimossfer Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%
mraculeated The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.
Roman Sampson One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
masonfisk Muscle Shoals is a good companion piece to Standing in the Shadows of Motown, both docs detail the unsung heroes who played on most of the songs we have come to know & love at some point in our lives. It details the ins & outs of what made the studio what it is by the hard scrabble direction of its owner & the various artists who came to record there & their memories on what made that studio so special. A nice piece of work.
emritter I can't believe I went this long without ever hearing of Muscle Shoals. This film has greatly influenced my appreciation for classic American music. Muscle Shoals directed by Greg Camalier explores the significant impact of Muscle Shoals, a small rundown recording studio in Alabama. Numerous times throughout the film we gain knowledge of the life of Rick Hall, founder of the studio. Hall made a comeback after the death of his wife, devoting his life to the studio and cutting long lasting records. To help make the case, there are multiple appearances of classic old timers such as Mick Jagger, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Percy Sledge, and Keith Richards. The usage of both old footage of these iconic artists at the studio and present interviews helps the viewer to really imagine what the music scene was like in Muscle Shoals during the era. It's also amazing to hear these singers and musicians, arguably the best of their time, give such high recognition to the studio. Another big focus of the film is the breaking of the racial barrier during the time. I was surprised to learn that classic Motown or soul music recorded in the studio such as Aretha Franklin's "I never loved a man", was recorded with The Swampers, a group young white male musicians. At the end of the day many people learned that the combination of whites and blacks working together was a possibility, and the records are the proof. I recommend this film to anyone who admires the mixed variety of vintage American music between the 1960s and 1980s.
colvin-4 Easily one of, if not THE best music documentary I have ever seen. So often these docs go flat after the first 20 minutes, none of that here! The visuals are fantastic and carry the show (as well as establish the sense of place) when the incredible music is throttled back. Underlying all of this is an incredible story of an incredible man, Jerry Hall, a man born in numbing poverty who somehow managed to rise above poverty and numerous personal tragedies to produce some of the most incredible blues and rock and roll recordings of all time. If you have access to this show and love music all I can say is WATCH THIS TODAY and prepared to be blown away!
yorkhouse-1 I just saw this at the George Lindsey Film Festival in Florence, Alabama -- right across the Tennessee River from Muscle Shoals. I rarely give 10/10 but this film is a gem. Photography, editing, sound values, emotional through lines, entertainment value -- this film has it all. Lots of great interviews and a kaleidoscope of personal memories from great entertainers, as well -- including Mick Jagger, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Picket, and Alicia Keys, to name just a few. This film pulls you in and puts you there, back when a handful of friends got together and made music history in their own back yards. You'll be amazed at how many number one hits came out of humble little Muscle Shoals.