George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein (2006)
2006 · 1h 10m · Documentary, Music
Genres: Documentary, Music
Don Letts's hilarious and colourful profile of the godfather of funk, whose 50-year career has defined the genre. From his 1950s days running a doo-wop group out of the back of his barber store, through the madness of the monster Parliament/Funkadelic machine of the 70s to his late 90s hip-hop…
Director: Don Letts
Editor: Simon Price
Cast
George Clinton as SelfAndré 3000 as SelfMacy Gray as SelfRonald 'Stozo' Edwards as SelfOverton Loyd as SelfShock G as SelfGary Shider as SelfRickey Vincent as SelfMallia Franklin as SelfFrankie 'Kash' Waddy as SelfEddie Hazel as Self (archive footage)James Brown as Self (archive footage)More like this
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