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202140 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

From Cradle to Stage

202140 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Famous performers share their personal stories alongside their mothers, exploring the impact of upbringing on their artistic journeys with hosts Dave and Virginia Grohl.

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Famous performers share their personal stories alongside their mothers, exploring the impact of upbringing on their artistic journeys with hosts Dave and Virginia Grohl.

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Hiroyuki Nasudirector

Machiko Nasuwriter

Koujiro Shimizucast

Toru Nakamura

Toru Nakamuracast

Miho Nakayamacast

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Famous performers share their personal stories alongside their mothers in "From Cradle to Stage." Hosted by Dave Grohl and his mother, Virginia, each episode explores the artists' formative years and the influences that shaped their careers. The series features a diverse range of musicians, including Pharrell Williams, Brandi Carlile, and Miranda Lambert, highlighting the unique relationships between these artists and their mothers. Through candid conversations, the program examines the emotional and practical support that contributed to their success in the music industry.

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