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Hitsville: The Making of Motown
The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.
Genres
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
113 min
Release Date
2019-08-24
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
25
Vote Average
7.6
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Neil Young
Self
Tito Jackson
Self
Jackie Jackson
Self
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