Making The Five Heartbeats (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Making The Five Heartbeats is a documentary film directed by Robert Townsend, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Making The Five Heartbeats page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Making The Five Heartbeats (2018)?
- In US, Making The Five Heartbeats is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was Making The Five Heartbeats released?
- Making The Five Heartbeats was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.