Mr. Dynamite - The Rise of James Brown
Mr. Dynamite - The Rise of James Brown

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Release DateApril 27, 2014
Runtime1h 55m
StatusReleased
ProductionJigsaw Productions, Jagged Films + 1 more
LanguagesEnglish
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Mr. Dynamite - The Rise of James Brown

Synopsis

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. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.

Cast & Crew

Director

Alex Gibney
Alex Gibney

Featured Cast

James Brown

James Brown

Self (archive footage)

Bootsy Collins

Bootsy Collins

Self

Chuck D

Chuck D

Self

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Self

Questlove

Questlove

Self

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