Hitsville: The Making of Motown
“The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.”
Synopsis
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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HITSVILLE: THE MAKING OF MOTOWN | Official Trailer | Altitude FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-08
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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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Jamie Foxx
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Valerie Simpson
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Rosalind Ashford
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Mary Wilson
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Jermaine Jackson
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Marlon Jackson
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Otis Williams
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Neil Young
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Tito Jackson
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Jackie Jackson
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabe Turner, Ben Turner
- Original Score
- Ian Arber
- Original Title
- Hitsville: The Making of Motown
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Fulwell 73 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabe Turner, Ben Turner
Ian Arber
Charlie Wuppermann
Paul Monaghan
Steve Barnett, Leo Pearlman, Berry Gordy, Marty Bandier, Ethiopia Habtemariam
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Monaghan
Editor
Ian Arber
Original Music Composer
Charlie Wuppermann
Director of Photography
Leo Pearlman
Producer
Gabe Turner
Director
Ben Turner
Director
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What is Hitsville: The Making of Motown about?
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.
Who directed Hitsville: The Making of Motown?
Hitsville: The Making of Motown was directed by Gabe Turner, Ben Turner.
Who stars in Hitsville: The Making of Motown?
The principal cast of Hitsville: The Making of Motown includes Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Miller London, John Legend, Robin Terry.
When was Hitsville: The Making of Motown released and how long is it?
Hitsville: The Making of Motown was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Hitsville: The Making of Motown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hitsville: The Making of Motown was composed by Ian Arber.