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A Tale of James Brown
🎬 Movie

A Tale of James Brown

2016 Β· 96 min Documentary Music

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

A Tale of James Brown is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer β€” you'll know right away if it's for you.

Released in 2016, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

β€” MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

James Brown

James Brown

Self (archive footage)

Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle

Self

Chuck D

Chuck D

Self

Bobby Brown

Bobby Brown

Self

will.i.am

will.i.am

Self

Fergie

Fergie

Self

Peaches

Peaches

Self

Richie Sambora

Richie Sambora

Self

MC Lyte

MC Lyte

Self

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Camille Solari

Self

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