A Tale of James Brown
2016, English. Directed by Camille Solari.
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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A Tale of James Brown (2016) was directed by Camille Solari and stars James Brown, Patti LaBelle, Chuck D.