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Film / 2016
A Tale of James Brown
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.
The story
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.
Cast
James BrownSelf (archive footage)
Patti LaBelleSelf
Chuck DSelf
Bobby BrownSelf
will.i.amSelf
FergieSelf
PeachesSelf
Richie SamboraSelf
MC LyteSelf
Camille SolariSelf
Tomi Rae BrownSelf
Al SharptonSelf
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