Movie Description
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
(2014)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alex Gibney
- Producer : Peter Afterman,Victoria Pearman,Mick Jagger,Blair Foster
- Writer : Alex Gibney
- Cast : James Brown,Bootsy Collins,Chuck D,Mick Jagger,Questlove,Bobby Byrd,Melvin Parker,Maceo Parker,Clyde Stubblefield,Martha High,Alan Leeds,Pee Wee Ellis,Al Sharpton,John 'Jabo' Starks,Danny Ray
Cast
Self (archive footage)
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Emcee, Cape Man
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Facts
Original TitleMr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
Status Released
Release Information
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2014-04-27
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 55m
Homepagehttp://www.jigsawprods.com/mr-dynamite/
Production CompaniesJigsaw Productions,Jagged Films,Inaudible Films
Genres
- Music
- Documentary
