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Documentary, Music  •  2019  •  113 min

Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)

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Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.5

Overview

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.

Starring Cast

Berry Gordy  •   Smokey Robinson  •   Stevie Wonder

Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: Medium

The film documents the historical rise of Motown, emphasizing Berry Gordy's entrepreneurial vision and the meticulous crafting of a sound that transcended racial barriers. While the subject matter inherently touches on racial equality, the narrative's focus on business acumen, individual talent, and cultural impact rather than explicit political commentary leads to a neutral rating.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium

This documentary naturally features a highly diverse cast, predominantly showcasing Black individuals, as it chronicles the historical rise of Motown. The narrative celebrates Black entrepreneurship and cultural impact without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film, a documentary about Motown, implicitly portrays Christianity in a positive light by highlighting the significant influence of gospel music and the church on many of its artists. This background is presented as foundational to their talent and the emotional depth of their music, contributing to their artistic and personal development.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Hitsville: The Making of Motown' is a documentary chronicling the rise of Motown Records. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on the music, artists, and business aspects of the label's history.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

This documentary focuses exclusively on the origins and evolution of Motown Records, its artists, and its business. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present within the film's narrative.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

As a documentary about the real historical figures involved in Motown, the film accurately portrays the documented genders of all individuals featured. There are no instances where a historical figure's gender is altered for on-screen portrayal.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

This documentary chronicles the historical making of Motown Records, featuring real historical figures who are predominantly Black. There are no instances of historically established characters being portrayed by actors of a different race.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.9
The Movie Database logo
7.6

Critic Ratings

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10.0
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N/A

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