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A Tale of James Brown
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A Tale of James Brown

2016
Directed byCamille Solari
1h 36m

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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James BrownSelf (archive footage)Patti LaBelleSelf
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Chuck D
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Bobby BrownSelf
will.i.amSelf
FergieSelf
PeachesSelf
Richie SamboraSelf
MC LyteSelf
Camille SolariSelf
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DocumentaryMusic
STATUSReleased
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NR

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