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Making The Five Heartbeats

20181h 25mMovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorRobert Townsend
ProducersLydia Nicole·Robert Townsend

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