Film·2016·1h 36m

A Tale of James Brown

DocumentaryMusic

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.

Directed by Camille Solari

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12 credited

James Brown
James BrownSelf (archive footage)
Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelleSelf
Chuck D
Chuck DSelf
Bobby Brown
Bobby BrownSelf
will.i.am
will.i.amSelf
Fergie
FergieSelf
Peaches
PeachesSelf
Richie Sambora
Richie SamboraSelf
MC Lyte
MC LyteSelf
Camille Solari
Camille SolariSelf
Tomi Rae Brown
Tomi Rae BrownSelf
Al Sharpton
Al SharptonSelf

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