Hitsville: The Making of Motown

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

2019 1h 53m EN

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★7.7TMDB · 26

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Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Berry Gordy
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Smokey Robinson
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Miller London
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John Legend
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Robin Terry
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Eddie Holland
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Brian Holland
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Lamont Dozier
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gabe Turner
Languages: English

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gabe Turner, shot by Charlie Wuppermann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ian Arber. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Monaghan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson and Miller London carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6733446 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 26 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gabe Turner directs. Charlie Wuppermann behind the camera. Ian Arber scores. Paul Monaghan cuts. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Directed by Gabe Turner, shot by Charlie Wuppermann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Ian Arber. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Paul Monaghan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson and Miller London carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.".
7IMDB entry: tt6733446 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 26 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.