The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.
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.
Self
The film's tagline is: "The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation."
The runtime is 113 minutes (1h 53m).
The film was directed by Gabe Turner.
The score was composed by Ian Arber.
Cinematography was handled by Charlie Wuppermann.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt6733446.
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Hitsville: The Making of Motown
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