Making The Five Heartbeats
2018, English. Directed by Robert Townsend.
In 1990, actor, comedian, writer and director, Robert Townsend, went against every obstacle in Hollywood, relying on his faith, street smarts, and tenacity to bring his passion project, 1991’s The Five Heartbeats, to big screens. The Motown-flavored story of the rise and fall of an African-American vocal group in the 1960s, the musical drama is the subject of Townsend’s documentary, Making The Five Heartbeats. The documentary chronicles the inspiring journey of a young black writer/director (Townsend) determined to present a new image of black people in cinema while endeavoring to create a classic.
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- 1h 25m
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- 27 August 2018
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Who directed Making The Five Heartbeats?
Making The Five Heartbeats (2018) was directed by Robert Townsend.