Hitsville: The Making of Motown

"The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation."

Aug 24 2019 TV-14 1h 52m
Documentary, Music

The remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records is told through exclusive interviews with the label’s visionary founder, Berry Gordy, and many of its superstar artists and creative figures, as well as rare performances and behind-the-scenes footage unearthed from Motown’s vaults and Gordy’s personal archives.

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Plot

Documentary film that focuses on the period beginning with the birth of Motown in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s. The film tracks the unique system that Gordy assembled that enabled Motown to become the most successful record label of all time. The creation and initial success of Motown was achieved during a period of significant racial tensions in America and amid the burgeoning civil rights movement.

Written by

Ben Turner, Gabe Turner

Directed by

Ben Turner, Gabe Turner

Cast

Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder

Crew

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Production Companies

Fulwell 73

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations total

Trailers
Hitsville : The Making of Motown
HITSVILLE: THE MAKING OF MOTOWN | Official Trailer | Altitude Films
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