Hitsville: The Making of Motown
2019 · Movie · 1h 53m
"The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation."
The read
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 91% of the 1,582 2010s documentary movies in this catalog.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 21 points higher than audiences do.
26 audience votes
Key crew
- Ian ArberOriginal Music Composer
- Gabe TurnerDirector
- Ben TurnerDirector
Cast
- Berry GordySelf
- Smokey RobinsonSelf
- Miller LondonSelf
- John LegendSelf
- Robin TerrySelf
- Eddie HollandSelf
- Brian HollandSelf
- Lamont DozierSelf
- Jamie FoxxSelf
- Valerie SimpsonSelf
- Rosalind AshfordSelf
- Mary WilsonSelf
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Themes
motownmusic business