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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)

Film · 2014 · 115 min · Music · Documentary

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.

Directed by Alex Gibney

Starring James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D, Mick Jagger, Questlove, Bobby Byrd, Melvin Parker, Maceo Parker

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In cinemas27 April 2014
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First release anywhere27 April 2014

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