George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein (2006)
Don Letts's hilarious and colourful profile of the godfather of funk, whose 50-year career has defined the genre. From his 1950s days running a doo-wop group out of the back of his barber store, through the madness of the monster Parliament/Funkadelic machine of the 70s to his late 90s hip-hop collaborations with Dre and Snoop, George Clinton has inspired generations of imitators. Contributors include Outkast's Andre 3000 and Macy Gray.
Director: Don Letts
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: October 27, 2006
Cast
- George Clinton - Self
- André 3000 - Self
- Macy Gray - Self
- Ronald 'Stozo' Edwards - Self
- Overton Loyd - Self
- Shock G - Self
- Gary Shider - Self
- Rickey Vincent - Self
- Mallia Franklin - Self
- Frankie 'Kash' Waddy - Self
Editing: Simon Price
Production: Somethin' Else, BBC
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky
Keywords
freedom, lsd, rhythm and blues (r&b), fusion, ufo, marijuana, cosplay, freak, funk music, african american art, soul music, african american, innovator, weird tales, black music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein about?
- Don Letts's hilarious and colourful profile of the godfather of funk, whose 50-year career has defined the genre. From his 1950s days running a doo-wop group out of the back of his barber store, through the madness of the monster Parliament/Funkadelic machine of the 70s to his late 90s hip-hop collaborations with Dre and Snoop, George Clinton has inspired generations of imitators. Contributors include Outkast's Andre 3000 and Macy Gray.
- Who directed George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein?
- George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein was directed by Don Letts.
- Who stars in George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein?
- George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein stars George Clinton, André 3000, Macy Gray, Ronald 'Stozo' Edwards, Overton Loyd, Shock G.
- How long is George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein?
- George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein?
- George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein is a Documentary, Music film.
- What are the themes of George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein?
- The themes of George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein include: Bird Migration and Freedom in the Sky.