Hitsville: The Making of Motown 5 years old

The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.

Hitsville: The Making of Motown

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.

Credits

Hitsville: The Making of Motown Cast

Name Character
Jamie Foxx He was 51, now 56 years old as Himself
Smokey Robinson He was 79, now 84 years old as Himself
Jermaine Jackson He was 64, now 69 years old as Himself
John Legend He was 40, now 45 years old as Himself
Berry Gordy He was 89, now 94 years old as Himself
Valerie Simpson She was 72, now 78 years old as Herself
Mary Wilson She was 75, now 80 years old as Herself
Tito Jackson He was 65, now 71 years old as Himself
Otis Williams He was 77, now 83 years old as Himself
Neil Young He was 73, now 78 years old as Himself
Marlon Jackson He was 62, now 67 years old as Himself
Jackie Jackson He was 68, now 73 years old as Himself

Hitsville: The Making of Motown Crew

Name Department
Benjamin Turner as Director. Directing
Gabe Turner as Director. He was 38 (now 43) years old Directing
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Hitsville: The Making of Motown (5 years)

The soul of a city. The rhythm of a nation.

  • Release day: Saturday, August 24, 2019
  • Runtime: 113 minutes