Standing Room Only: Diana Ross (1981) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1981, Standing Room Only: Diana Ross is a musique film directed by Marty Callner, running about 76 minutes. “Diana Ross concert at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in 1979 is one of those legendary live shows.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. If ever there’s a moment that brilliantly and perfectly illustrates the star-power possessed by Diana Ross, it is the opening of her 1978-1979 stage show, captured on tape for this Home Box Office television special. Beginning with the star’s face projected on a large screen, mouthing the words to her #1 hit “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” the scene cuts to Miss Ross (draped in furs and jewels, of course) sauntering down a white, almost surreal staircase. At the bottom of the stairs – during the joyous, climactic crescendo of the song – she suddenly bursts from the screen and onto the stage, greeted by the screams and cheers of an overwhelmed audience. Those lucky enough to be at these shows literally watched a superstar come to life before their eyes; incredibly, the impact is equally great when watched on a television screen decades later.

Who’s in it. Standing Room Only: Diana Ross stars Diana Ross as Self, Tracee Ellis Ross as Self, Marvin Gaye as Self and Rhonda Ross Kendrick as Self, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Standing Room Only: Diana Ross page.

If you liked it. Fans of Standing Room Only: Diana Ross tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book : Sur les routes du Sud and La Légende du pianiste sur l'océan.