Movie
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
8.5/10
1983
2h 8m
en
Music
Documentary
TV Movie
Overview
Television special taped before a live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California on March 25, 1983, and broadcast on NBC on May 16. Highlights include Michael Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean", a Temptations/Four Tops "battle of the bands", Marvin Gaye's inspired speech about black music history and his memorable performance of "What's Going On", and a Jackson 5 reunion. This performance is noted for Michael Jackson debuting his signature moonwalk.
Director
Don Mischer
Writers
Buz Kohan, Suzanne de Passe
Movie Information
Release Date
May 16, 1983
Runtime
2h 8m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
11
Production
Motown Pictures
