A Tale of James Brown (2016)
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.
Director: Camille Solari
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 23, 2016
Cast
- James Brown - Self (archive footage)
- Patti LaBelle - Self
- Chuck D - Self
- Bobby Brown - Self
- will.i.am - Self
- Fergie - Self
- Peaches - Self
- Richie Sambora - Self
- MC Lyte - Self
- Camille Solari - Self
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Music Festivals and Shared Euphoria
Keywords
dance performance, legend, rhythm and blues (r&b), live music, funk music, soul music, innovator
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Tale of James Brown about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Tale of James Brown?
- A Tale of James Brown was directed by Camille Solari.
- Who stars in A Tale of James Brown?
- A Tale of James Brown stars James Brown, Patti LaBelle, Chuck D, Bobby Brown, will.i.am, Fergie.
- How long is A Tale of James Brown?
- A Tale of James Brown has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is A Tale of James Brown?
- A Tale of James Brown is a Documentary, Music film.
- What are the themes of A Tale of James Brown?
- The themes of A Tale of James Brown include: Music Festivals and Shared Euphoria.