Movie: James Brown: Soul Survivor

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James Brown
James Brown

Self

Bobby Byrd
Bobby Byrd

Lyn Collins
Lyn Collins

Fred Wesley
Fred Wesley

Marva Whitney
Marva Whitney

Little Richard
Little Richard

Chuck D
Chuck D

Dan Aykroyd
Dan Aykroyd

Al Sharpton
Al Sharpton

Afrika Bambaataa
Afrika Bambaataa

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    James Brown: Soul Survivor

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    James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation. This in-depth documentary takes a look at the meteoric highs and deep lows of Brown's career, offering some fascinating insights from the Godfather of Soul himself, as well as interview footage with Chuck D, Little Richard, Wyclef Jean and many others.

  • Release Date

    2003-10-29

  • Average

    7.5

  • Rating:

    3.8 starts
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    English
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