Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
2014 · 1h 55m · Music, Documentary
Genres: Music, Documentary
James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist.
Director: Alex Gibney
Writers: Alex Gibney
Cinematography: Maryse Alberti
Cast
James Brown as Self (archive footage)Bootsy Collins as SelfChuck D as SelfMick Jagger as SelfQuestlove as SelfBobby Byrd as SelfMelvin Parker as SelfMaceo Parker as SelfClyde Stubblefield as SelfMartha High as SelfAlan Leeds as SelfPee Wee Ellis as SelfMore like this
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