Documentary film that focuses on the period beginning with the birth of Motown in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s.
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Title: Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)
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| Berry Gordy | ... | Himself | |
| Smokey Robinson | ... | Himself | |
| Stevie Wonder | ... | Himself | |
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Mickey Stevenson | ... | Himself |
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Valerie Simpson | ... | Herself |
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Eddie Holland | ... | Himself |
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Brian Holland | ... | Himself |
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Abdul 'Duke' Fakir | ... | Himself |
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Claudette Robinson | ... | Herself |
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Documentary film that focuses on the period beginning with the birth of Motown in Detroit in 1958 until its relocation to Los Angeles in the early 1970s. The film tracks the unique system that Gordy assembled that enabled Motown to become the most successful record label of all time. The creation and initial success of Motown was achieved during a period of significant racial tensions in America and amid the burgeoning civil rights movement. Written by SHOWTIME
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Fantastic documentary,really enjoyed watching. A two old chaps talking about the the legend recording studio. My favourite was Smokey a very positive,smiley guy. Keep it up. Amazing music ,quite emotional was for me to listen. Marvellous music stars with big names Marvin Gaye,Steve Wonder , Diana Ross etc. I must say this movie remained me " The Dream Girls" ,anyway,when I back home I turn on the radio and was a Marvin Gaye with his " What's going on " in the air ,how brilliant...