The story of the Funk Brothers, the group of musicians that played on every single hit Motown record from the label's beginnings to 1972. Inspired by the book "Standing in the shadows of Motown" by Allan "Dr. Licks" Slutsky.
Examines rumors of sex, crime, and intrigue behind the scenes of Motown Records, involving producer Berry Gordy and such stars as Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross, and Michael Jackson.