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A Tale of James Brown

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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.

Directed byCamille Solari

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
EN
Released
January 23, 2016

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Self

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Directed by
Camille Solari

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