Hitsville: The Making of Motown

2019, Movie, 1h 53min

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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7.9

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6.5

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Critic Jamie East

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With such access and catalogue it’s impossible not to fall for this.

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Critic Ian Freer

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An entertaining look at a musical institution...

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Critic Cath Clarke

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Young, gifted and black – and so many of them.

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Critic Andrew Collins

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This documentary is an unabashedly self-congratulatory profile of Detroit's soulful, civil-rights-defying Motown label...

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In "Hitsville: The Making of Motown," discover the incredible story of the legendary record label that brought us Diana Ross, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye. Through rare performances, behind-the-scenes footage, and interviews with Berry Gordy and other superstar artists, this documentary takes you on a journey from Motown's humble beginnings in Detroit to its rise as the most successful record label of all time. Witness the impact of Motown's music on the civil rights movement and how it brought people together across racial lines. This is a must-see for any music lover and anyone interested in the history of popular culture.

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