Movies by Smokey Robinson

The Greatest Night in Pop
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.

Motown at the BBC
To mark the 50-year anniversary of Motown in 2009, a compilation of some of the iconic record label's greatest names filmed live in the BBC studios. Visitors from Hitsville USA over the years have included Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops and The Jackson 5.

Hitsville: The Making of Motown
The remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records is told through exclusive interviews with the label’s visionary founder, Berry Gordy, and many of its superstar artists and creative figures, as well as rare performances and behind-the-scenes footage unearthed from Motown’s vaults and Gordy’s personal archives.

The Apollo
The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

Miracle in Motor City
Amber Dupont bites off more than she can chew when she takes charge of her church's annual Christmas pageant and inadvertently promises to deliver a special performance by Motown legend Smokey Robinson. When her best friends secretly enlist Amber's former flame Eddie to help, the pair reconnect in a quest to find Smokey and convince him to appear. With the clock ticking, family, friends, and superstar Smokey Robinson come together to stage the most special pageant yet.

Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ activism.

The Very Best of Smokey Robinson Live In Concert
Recorded at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas in July 1992, Smokey Robinson Live showcases one of Motown s greatest talents. Credited as being the greatest living poet by Bob Dylan, Smokey has recorded and written numerous hits for a host of artists including The Temptations and Marvin Gaye. In this intimate concert Smokey Robinson performs his UK number one hits Tears of a Clown and Being With You together with his trademark romantic ballads and up-tempo party tunes.
Mirroring Michael Jackson
A documentary film honoring the King of Pop showcasing how Michael Jackson's groundbreaking musical legacy has influenced performers of the past, present and future.

The Art of McCartney
An inside look at the making of The Art Of McCartney album on which some of the world's greatest artists interpret the songs of one of the world's greatest songwriters, Paul McCartney.

ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced one of the most vital voices in the civil rights movement.

DTV: Golden Oldies
Compilation of DTV music videos from on The Disney Channel, combining tunes from the 1940s through the 1960s with footage of Disney animation.

Soul of a Nation Presents: Black in Vegas
This special explores the history of Black entertainers in Las Vegas and celebrating those who are now ruling the historic strip.