Making The Five Heartbeats
Synopsis
In 1990, actor, comedian, writer and director, Robert Townsend, went against every obstacle in Hollywood, relying on his faith, street smarts, and tenacity to bring his passion project, 1991’s The Five Heartbeats, to big screens. The Motown-flavored story of the rise and fall of an African-American vocal group in the 1960s, the musical drama is the subject of Townsend’s documentary, Making The Five Heartbeats. The documentary chronicles the inspiring journey of a young black writer/director (Townsend) determined to present a new image of black people in cinema while endeavoring to create a classic.
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Original Title
- Making The Five Heartbeats
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Townsend
Lydia Nicole, Robert Townsend
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Townsend
Director
Lydia Nicole
Producer
Robert Townsend
Producer
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What is Making The Five Heartbeats about?
In 1990, actor, comedian, writer and director, Robert Townsend, went against every obstacle in Hollywood, relying on his faith, street smarts, and tenacity to bring his passion project, 1991’s The Five Heartbeats, to big screens. The Motown-flavored story of the rise and fall of an African-American vocal group in the 1960s, the musical drama is the subject of Townsend’s documentary, Making The Five Heartbeats. The documentary chronicles the inspiring journey of a young black writer/director (Townsend) determined to present a new image of black people in cinema while endeavoring to create a classic.
Who directed Making The Five Heartbeats?
Making The Five Heartbeats was directed by Robert Townsend.
Who stars in Making The Five Heartbeats?
The principal cast of Making The Five Heartbeats includes Not specified.
When was Making The Five Heartbeats released and how long is it?
Making The Five Heartbeats was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.