Making The Five Heartbeats (2018)
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.
Director: Robert Townsend
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: August 27, 2018
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Making The Five Heartbeats about?
- 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.
- Who directed Making The Five Heartbeats?
- Making The Five Heartbeats was directed by Robert Townsend.
- How long is Making The Five Heartbeats?
- Making The Five Heartbeats has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Making The Five Heartbeats?
- Making The Five Heartbeats is a Documentary film.