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Still Bill

Still Bill

You know the music. Now meet the man.

2010•1h 18m•7.1/10
DocumentaryMusic

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7.1/10(11)

STILL BILL is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day,” “Grandma’s Hands,” and “Just the Two of Us.” With his soulful delivery and warm, heartfelt sincerity, Withers has written the songs that have – and always will – resonate deeply within the fabric of our times. Filmmakers Damani Baker and Alex Vlack follow Withers and offer a unique and rare look inside the world of this fascinating man. Through concert footage, journeys to his birthplace, interviews with music legends, his family and closest friends, STILL BILL presents the story of an artist who has written some of the most beloved songs in our time and who truly understands the heart and soul of a man.

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Production

Late Night and Weekends

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Bill Withers

Bill Withers

Self

Clarence Avant

Clarence Avant

Self

Benorce Blackmon

Self

Cornell Dupree

Self

James Gadsen

Self

Corey Glover

Corey Glover

Self

Terrell Harrison

Self

Nona Hendryx

Nona Hendryx

Self

Jim James

Jim James

Self

Mervin Johnson

Self

Angélique Kidjo

Angélique Kidjo

Self

Ralph MacDonald

Self

Raúl Midón

Self

Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley

Self

Sting

Sting

Self

C.V. Thompson

Self

Cornel West

Cornel West

Self

Kori Withers

Self

Marcia Withers

Self

Todd Withers

Self

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