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The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation. - Hitsville: The Making of Motown
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Title: Hitsville: The Making of Motown

Release Date: 24 Aug 2019

Runtime: 1h 53m

Genre: Documentary, Music

Director: Fulwell 73 Productions

Production Companies: Fulwell 73 Productions

Overview: 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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Average Vote: 7.5 (23 votes)

Cast

  • Self: 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
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