Hitsville: The Making of Motown

Hitsville: The Making of Motown

2019 · 113 min · EN · 7.7 (26 votes)
Dir. Gabe Turner, Ben Turner · Starring Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Miller London, John Legend, Robin Terry, Eddie Holland · Music Ian Arber

“The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.”

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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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A vibrant journey through the soul of a musical revolution. Feel the energy, the ambition, and the sheer joy of creation as Motown's iconic sound comes alive through the voices of its legends.

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