Movie·2016·1h 36m
A Tale of James Brown
Directed By
Camille Solari
Language
English
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The Story
Comedian/filmmaker Camille Solari spends the last year interviewing the legendary musical icon James Brown before his untimely death on Christmas 2006. The documentary includes interviews with his band members and many celebrity musicians who have been influenced by James Brown, including Patti Labelle, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Doug E Fresh, Emcee Lyte, Bobby Brown, Fergie, Wil.I.Am.
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Cast
James Brown
Self (archive footage)
Patti LaBelle
Self
Chuck D
Self
Bobby Brown
Self
will.i.am
Self
Fergie
Self
Peaches
Self
Richie Sambora
Self
MC Lyte
Self
Camille Solari
Self
Tomi Rae Brown
Self
Al Sharpton
Self
David Carradine
Self
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