Making The Five Heartbeats
In 1990, Robert Townsend faced numerous obstacles in Hollywood to bring his passion project, a musical drama about an African-American vocal group, to the big screen.
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In 1990, Robert Townsend faced numerous obstacles in Hollywood to bring his passion project, a musical drama about an African-American vocal group, to the big screen.
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Robert Townsend faced numerous challenges in Hollywood as he sought to create his film, The Five Heartbeats. Released in 1991, the musical drama tells the story of an African-American vocal group in the 1960s. Making The Five Heartbeats documents Townsend's efforts from 1990 to 1991 to bring his vision to life. It captures his determination to change the portrayal of black people in cinema while working on a project he considered a passion. The film runs for 85 minutes.
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