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Making the Five Heartbeats ()


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The behind the scene look at the casting calls; selection of cast members, story board ideas producers, and directoral commentary. Plus never before scene footage of this iconic cult classic with additional commentary from selected cast... See more »

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Alex Gibbs ...
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Tico Wells ...
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Directed by

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Robert Townsend

Written by

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Robert Townsend ... ()

Produced by

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James L. Herron III ... associate producer
Martyne Hough ... associate producer
Lydia Nicole ... producer
Vincent Smith ... associate producer
Dominique Stango ... assistant producer
Robert Townsend ... producer

Music by

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Stephen James Taylor

Cinematography by

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Dianne Farrington
Louis Obioha
Suzanne Suter

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Loi Ameera Almeron
Bethany L. Fanthorpe
Robert Pergament

Editorial Department

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Mark Todd Osborne ... colorist: MTO Color inc.

Makeup Department

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Skye Townsend ... hair and make up

Sound Department

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Patrick Giraudi ... re-recording mixer

Camera and Electrical Department

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Francis Dillon ... grip
Marijo Saulon ... camera operator

Additional Crew

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Sally Bayram ... clearance coordinator
Melodi Gulsen ... social media coordinator
Erika June Smith ... Social Media coordinator
Dominique Stango ... assistant to producers

Thanks

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Charles E. Blake Sr. ... special thanks
Reginald T. Dorsey ... special thanks
Berry Gordy ... special thanks
Warrington Hudlin ... special thanks
Tom Joyner ... special thanks
Diana Ross ... special thanks
Keenen Ivory Wayans ... special thank you from my heart
Billy Dee Williams ... special thanks

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Plot Summary

The behind the scene look at the casting calls; selection of cast members, story board ideas producers, and directoral commentary. Plus never before scene footage of this iconic cult classic with additional commentary from selected cast members and other leading consultants involved in the making of this memorable film.

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  • 85 min
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Budget $280,000 (estimated)

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