Movie·2019·1h 53m
Hitsville: The Making of Motown
The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.
Directed By
Gabe Turner
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Producer
Steve Barnett, Leo Pearlman
Cinematography
Charlie Wuppermann
Music
Ian Arber
Editor
Paul Monaghan
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
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
// crew
Crew
Paul Monaghan
Editor
Ian Arber
Original Music Composer
Charlie Wuppermann
Director of Photography
Steve Barnett
Executive Producer
Leo Pearlman
Producer
Berry Gordy
Executive Producer
Marty Bandier
Executive Producer
Ethiopia Habtemariam
Executive Producer
Gabe Turner
Director
David Blackman
Executive Producer
Michelle Jubelirer
Executive Producer
Ben Turner
Director
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