Brian Holland

Chances are, even someone who doesn't immediately recognize the name Ray Parker Jr. will recognize his monster smash hit song "Ghost Busters" This is the amazing and fascinating story of Ray Parker Jr. who escaped the violence of the 1967 Detroit riots to become one of the most prolific session guitarists, songwriters and stars of the 70's and 80's. From award winning director and producer of the hit film, Hired Gun, Fran Strine unveils the never before told stories of Ray Parker Jr. who has given him unprecedented access to his story. You know Ray Parker Jr. as the artist who wrote and recorded Ghostbusters, but what you don't know his his back story and what it took for him to get there. From the streets of Detroit to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Parkers journey is one you won't believe.

Documentaire die zich richt op de geboorte en beginperiode van Motown in 1958, tot de verhuizing naar Los Angeles begin jaren 70. De vriendschap tussen oprichter Barry Gordy en zanger Smokey Robinson staat centraal, met daarnaast veel aandacht voor de artiesten die het legendarische label groot hebben gemaakt, alsmede het talent achter de schermen.