Special Program
Immediate Family
IMMEDIATE FAMILY tracks the rise and collaborations of a group of legendary session musicians Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Waddy Wachtel 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 reveals the machinery behind the booming era of the singer-songwriter, when the talents of these four musicians were in furious demand. The foundations of their enduring friendship, formed on the road and in studios, is recalled with dynamite clarity—reminisced with fondness through intimate interviews with the guys themselves, as well as the memories of some of rock’s most iconic voices includingCarole King, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Keith Richards, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, David Crosby, Jackson Browne, LyleLovett, Phil Collins, and more.IMMEDIATE FAMILY is a backstage tour spanning multiple eras of musical history.
2023, 102 Minutes, USA, Directed by Denny Tedesco
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"Immediate Family is a treat for music fans of all stripes. It's a privilege to watch these four unsung heroes do what they love so well - and to see them interact with some of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of our time."
- Leonard Maltin, MALTIN ON MOVIES -
"Director Denny Tedesco really knows how to tell fascinating stories about the artists who created the soundtracks to our lives."
- Richard Alaniz, KPFK FILM CLUB -
"Denny has told an extraordinary story and done a masterful job of connecting with all the people who were involved. A great achievement. This is a film that as many people as possible should see."
- Chris Bisha, 360 DEGREE SOUND