Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges 2008
"The story of those who escaped the factory floor to make revolutionary music in a blue-collar city without pity."
Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges (2008) chronicles the explosive musical transformation of Detroit, where factory workers became revolutionary artists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges (2008) about?
This documentary explores Detroit's musical evolution from the polished soul of Motown to the raw energy of proto-punk, showing how the city's working-class culture produced revolutionary music that spoke to national unrest and social change.
Who directed Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges?
Director information is not available.
Who stars in Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges?
The documentary features music legends including John Lee Hooker, Berry Gordy, Martha Reeves, John Sinclair, George Clinton, and Iggy Pop sharing their experiences of Detroit's musical revolution.
Is Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges (2008) worth watching?
Absolutely for music history enthusiasts. Despite being unrated, this documentary offers invaluable insights into two pivotal American music movements through firsthand accounts from the artists who lived them, making it essential viewing for anyone interested in the cultural roots of Motown and punk rock.
How long is Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges?
The documentary runs for 60 minutes.
About Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges (2008) — The Soundtrack of Rebellion
Motor City's Burning: Detroit from Motown to the Stooges (2008) chronicles the explosive musical transformation of Detroit, where factory workers became revolutionary artists. This compelling documentary traces how the city's blue-collar roots gave birth to two distinct but connected movements: Motown's polished soul that crossed racial barriers in the 1960s, and the raw garage rock explosion led by the MC5 and Stooges that channeled suburban white anger in the late 1960s.
Through intimate interviews and archival footage, the film captures the authentic spirit of a city where music became the voice of social upheaval. Featuring legendary artists including John Lee Hooker, Berry Gordy, Martha Reeves, and Iggy Pop, this 60-minute journey explores themes of racial integration, working-class struggle, and artistic rebellion that defined an era and influenced generations of musicians.