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  • 2023
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • 1 h 42 m
  • 2023
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • 1 h 42 m

Summary Immediate Family tracks the rise and collaborations of a group of legendary studio musicians through the 1970s and onward, chronicling their illustrious partnerships and their formidable record of hit-making. Directed by Denny Tedesco, whose documentary The Wrecking Crew followed the first wave of studio musicians in the 60s, the film re...

Directed By: Denny Tedesco

  • 2023
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • 1 h 42 m
  • 2023
  • Magnolia Pictures
  • 1 h 42 m

Immediate Family

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
75
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Summary Immediate Family tracks the rise and collaborations of a group of legendary studio musicians through the 1970s and onward, chronicling their illustrious partnerships and their formidable record of hit-making. Directed by Denny Tedesco, whose documentary The Wrecking Crew followed the first wave of studio musicians in the 60s, the film re...

Directed By: Denny Tedesco

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80
Dec 17, 2023
If anything, you want even more stories from these guys who started out as rock and roll dreamers, transitioned to individual contractors, then came to feel part of something larger than themselves.
By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW
80
Dec 13, 2023
Immediate Family is an affectionate and insightful group portrait and a sweet jolt of nostalgia for boomers — but more than that, it’s time well spent with delightful subjects who played crucial roles in shaping the popular music of a ground-shifting era.
By Sheri Linden FULL REVIEW
75
Dec 15, 2023
Viewers will find themselves entertained and curious to get home and see just how many of the records in their collections bear the creative imprint of these guys.
By Peter Sobczynski FULL REVIEW
75
Dec 12, 2023
This is essentially an affectionate documentary about a group of killer musicians, who are still working and obviously loving what they do and each other. That spirit of respect and love is part of what makes the documentary enjoyable.
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75
Dec 11, 2023
Director Tedesco employs some clever animation to capture certain moments, and also delivers a bounty of memorable moments when various musicians play a familiar drumbeat or guitar riff or piano intro in present day, e.g., Russ Kunkel playing brushes to hit the tom fills on “Fire and Rain.”
By Richard Roeper FULL REVIEW
70
Dec 14, 2023
Tedesco is the son of the West Coast guitar great Tommy Tedesco, and he clearly has a knack for getting musicians to open up. The band members.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Pfonetic, Jammcard Films, Jammcard, Wet Paws Media, Wrecking Crew
Release Date Dec 15, 2023
Duration 1 h 42 m
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Website https://immediatefamilyfilm.com/
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Awards

Albuquerque Film & Music Experience
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA)
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Naples International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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