James Brown: Say It Loud
TV Series · TV-PG · 170 min · ★ 8.0
This two-part documentary event explores the entertainment icon's legacy as a musical force, cultural catalyst, and dominant Black creative voice. We delve into Brown's improbably epic life and sound that was as innovative as it was influential. Exploring his legacy via exclusive interviews with friends, family, collaborators and protégés, it also includes never-before-seen archival footage.
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Details
- Release date
- 2024-02-19
- Language
- English
- Rated
- TV-PG
- Runtime
- 170 min
- TMDB rating
- 8.0/10 (2 votes)
Themes
- 1970s
- drug addiction
- american dream
- comeback
- rags to riches
- rhythm and blues (r&b)
- hairstyle
- racial segregation
- music history
- perfectionist
- live music
- 1960s
- +12 more
Cast & crew
James Brown
as Self (archive footage)
- DB
Deanna Brown
as Self - James Brown's Wife
- YB
Yamma Brown
as Self - James Brown's Daughter
Bootsy Collins
as Self
Chuck D
as Self
Al Sharpton
as Self
Questlove
as Self
Mick Jagger
as Self
LL Cool J
as Self
Alan Leeds
as Self
Directed by Deborah Riley Draper