Hitsville: The Making of Motown

Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)

August 24th, 20191h 53min

Documentary, Music
75%

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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