Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

Jun 18 2016 Not Rated 2h 0m
Biography, Documentary, Music

James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.

Plot

A look at the music career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, "Please, Please, Please," in 1956.

Written by

Alex Gibney

Directed by

Alex Gibney

Cast

James Brown, Christian McBride, Bobby Byrd

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Jagged Films, Inaudible Films, Jigsaw Productions

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations

Trailers
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown Documentary (official Trailer)
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