Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)
• August 24th, 2019 • 1h 53min
Documentary, Music
Overview
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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