Making The Five Heartbeats
Overview
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.
Crew
- Director
- Robert Townsend
- Producers
- Robert Townsend, Lydia Nicole
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Who directed Making The Five Heartbeats?
Making The Five Heartbeats was directed by Robert Townsend.
When was Making The Five Heartbeats released?
Making The Five Heartbeats was released in 2018.
