Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)

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.

Cast (18)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Berry Gordy

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Smokey Robinson

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Miller London

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John Legend

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Robin Terry

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Eddie Holland

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Brian Holland

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Lamont Dozier

Self

Jamie Foxx

Self

Valerie Simpson

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Rosalind Ashford

Self

Mary Wilson

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Jermaine Jackson

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Marlon Jackson

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Otis Williams

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Neil Young

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Tito Jackson

Self

Jackie Jackson

Self

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