Hitsville: The Making of Motown

Looking for a documentary that treats its subject seriously, available in the US on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium, and in the UK on Now TV? Hitsville: The Making of Motown does. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 25 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Berry Gordy's involvement signals a level of cooperation that is hard to secure. Available now on fuboTV — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Hitsville: The Making of Motown is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Hitsville: The Making of Motown approaches its subject with the rigour that makes documentary storytelling worth taking seriously. 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. The involvement of Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson signals a level of access rarely granted. It hit screens in 2019. What elevates Hitsville: The Making of Motown above most documentary work is a refusal to settle for the easy version of the story. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For viewers who want their entertainment to leave them with something, Hitsville: The Making of Motown delivers on both counts. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Berry Gordy's involvement signals a level of access and cooperation that is hard to secure. The kind of documentary that makes you feel informed rather than manipulated.

Hitsville: The Making of Motown was released in 2019, directed by Gabe Turner. The full 113-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.