Hitsville: The Making of Motown

Hitsville: The Making of Motown

The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.

Directed by Gabe Turner, Ben Turner

Produced by Fulwell 73 Productions

2019113 min7.6 / 10

A celebratory documentary that traces Motown's cultural and musical legacy through intimate interviews, archival performances, and the visionary leadership that shaped American popular music.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Hitsville: The Making of Motown violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Hitsville: The Making of Motown easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Hitsville: The Making of Motown scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Hitsville: The Making of Motown end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Hitsville: The Making of Motown sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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59/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

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