Movie: A Tale of James Brown

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James Brown
James Brown

Self (archive footage)

Patti LaBelle
Patti LaBelle

Self

Chuck D
Chuck D

Self

Bobby Brown
Bobby Brown

Self

will.i.am
will.i.am

Self

Fergie
Fergie

Self

Peaches
Peaches

Self

Richie Sambora
Richie Sambora

Self

MC Lyte
MC Lyte

Self

Camille Solari
Camille Solari

Self

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    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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    2016-01-23

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