Bill Withers was one of the singular musical artists of the 1970s; an African-American singer songwriter with such hits as “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean on Me,” “Lovely Day,” and “Just the Two of Us. His music was marked by a simple but expressive emotional outlook and a warm sincerity in both his vocals and his song writing. By 1985 he’d grown tired of battling record companies for control of his music and wanted to step away from the footlights to live a quieter life with his family. Withers has rarely performed in public since, despite a continued interest in his music and the respect of his peers. Filmmakers Alex Vlack and Damani Baker are a pair of music fans who persuaded Withers to talk about his life and career on camera, and “Still Bill” is a documentary that offers an intimate portrait of a reclusive artist, as well as interviews and performances from musicians who love and respect his work.
Producer: Damani Baker, Alex Vlack & Jon Fine | Director: Damani Baker & Alex Vlack | Composer: Bill Withers | Production: LATE NIGHT AND WEEKENDS (508 West 26th Street, #7A, NEW YORK, NY 100001, U.S.A.) | Sales agent: ROCO FILMS (80 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 5, 94965 Sausalito, CA, U.S.A.) | Distributor: No Belgian distributor | Cast : Bill Withers, Kori Withers, Dr. Cornel West, Tavis Smiley, Sting, Raul Midon
Colour – 77’ – HDCAM - Eng
