Marvin Gaye - Visionär des Soul

Marvin Gaye - Visionär des Soul

8.0IMDb Score
Released:2026-01-30
Duration:0 min
Country:Germany
Director:Schyda Vasseghi
Actors:Marvin Gaye, Dan Dombrowe, Hadnet Tesfai, Jamie Lidell, David Ritz
Production:DOKFILM, ZDF, ARTE

Overview:

He was the gentle rebel of soul: Marvin Gaye, one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. With his unmistakable voice and hits, he left an indelible mark on American pop culture—one that endures to this day.

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