Hitsville: The Making of Motown

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About this movie

Directed by Gabe and Ben Turner, "Hitsville: The Making of Motown" focuses on the period beginning with the birth of the company in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s.The story of Motown is told through 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.The doc is the first documentary about the iconic label with Gordy's participation.

Ratings and reviews

A brilliant documentary with lots of banter and trivia/insight into the Motown. Great for fans of soul music!