Marvin Gaye - Behind the Legend
This look at the legacy of Marvin Gaye passes over the great R&B;  singer's childhood and Motown career in favor of his turbulent final years,  including exiles in Hawaii and Europe, the making ofMidnight Love, his addiction to  cocaine (and resulting paranoia and depression), and his tragic murder (shot by  his father during an argument). While his final public performance, a rendition  of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at 1983's NBA All-Star Game, is not included, his  acceptance of a Grammy from Grace Jones and Rick James almost makes up for it,  and there's plenty of other fascinating material: interviews with family members  and band mates, rehearsal footage, and live versions of hits from "How Sweet It  Is" to "Sexual Healing."  WhileBehind the Legendfails to chart his path  to stardom, it allows Gaye's music to do the talking--and he was never more  eloquent than when at the microphone.--Kathleen C. Fennessy