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Behind the Groove: The Black Ice Documentary

2023-03-17 · 102 min · ★ 9.0

Documentary

Told by a member's son, this is the story of five kids from L.A.'s Watts neighborhood who formed a little-known funk and soul outfit in the 1970s.

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Directors
Al Franklin
Production companies
Jones Tones Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Roger E. MosleyRoger E. MosleySelf (archive footage)
Marla GibbsMarla GibbsSelf (archive footage)
The WhispersSelf
Roland BynumSelf
Antone CurtisSelf
Leaveil DegreeSelf

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