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Release Year2019
Runtime1h 53m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Music
Votes25
DirectorGabe Turner, Ben Turner
WritersGabe Turner, Ben Turner
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHitsville: The Making of Motown
About Hitsville: The Making of Motown
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.
Directed by Gabe Turner, Ben Turner, Hitsville: The Making of Motown leans on a strong ensemble — Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Miller London — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2019.
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