Making the Five Heartbeats

Name: Making the Five Heartbeats
Genre: Documentary
Released: August 27, 2018
Duration: 85 min
Cast: Alex Gibbs, Hawthorne James, Leon, Michael Wright, Robert Townsend

2018

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Fathom Events | Release Date: August 27, 2018 | PG-13

Starring: Alex Gibbs, Hawthorne James, Leon, Michael Wright, Robert Townsend, Tico Wells

Summary: 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 musicalIn 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 determined to present a new image of black people in cinema while endeavoring to create a classic. [Fathom Events]… Expand

Director: Robert Townsend

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 85 min

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Nov 29, 2018

Robert Townsend’s reflective Making the Five Heartbeats serves as an illuminating documentary detailing the considerable passion and perseverance that went into bringing his dream project to the big screen. Read full review

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Beereal20

Jul 2, 2020

One of the greatest movies of all time barnone.... The movie showcases timeless music culture and touches on social injustice and equality.

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