James Brown: Soul Survivor
Genres
Overview
James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation. This in-depth documentary takes a look at the meteoric highs and deep lows of Brown's career, offering some fascinating insights from the Godfather of Soul himself, as well as interview footage with Chuck D, Little Richard, Wyclef Jean and many others.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
0 min
Release Date
2003-10-29
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
6
Vote Average
7.5
James Brown
Self
Bobby Byrd
Lyn Collins
Fred Wesley
Marva Whitney
Little Richard
Chuck D
Dan Aykroyd
Al Sharpton
Afrika Bambaataa
Wyclef Jean
Clarke Peters
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