Hitsville: The Making of Motown
“The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.”
2019•1h 53m•7.6•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Director
Gabe Turner
Languages
English
Studio
Fulwell 73 Productions
Cast
Berry Gordy
Self
Smokey Robinson
Self
Miller London
Self
John Legend
Self
Robin Terry
Self
Eddie Holland
Self
Brian Holland
Self
Lamont Dozier
Self
Jamie Foxx
Self
Valerie Simpson
Self
Rosalind Ashford
Self
Mary Wilson
Self
Jermaine Jackson
Self
Marlon Jackson
Self
Otis Williams
Self
Production
Company
Fulwell 73 Productions
Producer
Leo Pearlman
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