Paramount+Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
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
Where to watch
Paramount+Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
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
Where to watch
Paramount+Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
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.
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
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.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
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.
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
7.9
7.6
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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