Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

IMDb 8.7 1983 128 min MusicDocumentaryTV Movie

Director

Don Mischer

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor Self
Adam Ant
Adam Ant Self
Nick Ashford
Nick Ashford Self
Renaldo Benson
Renaldo Benson Self
Cindy Birdsong
Cindy Birdsong Self