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A Tale of James Brown

A Tale of James Brown

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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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

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Release Date

23 January 2016

Country

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

Camille Solari

Camille Solari

Self

Tomi Rae Brown

Tomi Rae Brown

Self

Al Sharpton

Al Sharpton

Self

David Carradine

David Carradine

Self

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