Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges (2008)
The story of those who escaped the factory floor to make revolutionary music in a blue-collar city without pity.
Documentary looking at how Detroit became home to a musical revolution that captured the sound of a nation in upheaval. In the early 60s, Motown transcended Detroit's inner city to take black music to a white audience, whilst in the late 60s suburban kids like the MC5 and the Stooges descended into the black inner city to create revolutionary rock expressing the rage of young white America.
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: March 7, 2008
Cast
- John Lee Hooker - Self
- Berry Gordy - Self
- Martha Reeves - Self
- John Sinclair - Self
- George Clinton - Self
- Iggy Pop - Self
- Marvin Gaye - Self (archive footage)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges about?
- Documentary looking at how Detroit became home to a musical revolution that captured the sound of a nation in upheaval. In the early 60s, Motown transcended Detroit's inner city to take black music to a white audience, whilst in the late 60s suburban kids like the MC5 and the Stooges descended into the black inner city to create revolutionary rock expressing the rage of young white America.
- Who stars in Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges?
- Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges stars John Lee Hooker, Berry Gordy, Martha Reeves, John Sinclair, George Clinton, Iggy Pop.
- How long is Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges?
- Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges?
- Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges produced?
- Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges was produced in United Kingdom.