A Tale of James Brown

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2016 · 96 min · Documentary · Music

Overview

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.

Directed by Camille Solari

Cast

• James Brown — Self (archive footage)
• Patti LaBelle — Self
• Chuck D — Self
• Bobby Brown — Self
• will.i.am — Self