American Masters

Marvin Gaye: What's Going On

When Marvin Gaye died in 1984, he left behind one of the great legacies in American music. More than a superb vocalist and subtle composer, he was a visionary who expressed the tenor of his times. Both radical and romantic, a self-taught singer with a flair for autobiographical revelation, he thrived on confession and loved candor.

Interview with the Filmmaker: Sam Pollard

5m 13s

Sam Pollard, director of WHAT'S GOING ON, discusses why he wanted to share Marvin Gaye's story.

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