Making the Five Heartbeats

“Making the Five Heartbeats” documentary is a love letter to the millions of fans from all walks of life that love the film and have watched it hundreds of times. It is an inspiring journey of a young Black filmmaker determined to show a new image of Black people in cinema while trying to create a classic. Filmmaker, Robert Townsend, goes against every obstacle in Hollywood, relying on his faith, street smarts and tenacity to not give up and triumphantly win. This documentary is the ultimate master class with Townsend, showing that anything is possible if you work hard and refuse to give up.