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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

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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.

Date: 04/27/2014
Rating: 6.8
Cast: James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D, Mick Jagger, Questlove, Bobby Byrd, Melvin Parker, Maceo Parker, Clyde Stubblefield, Martha High, Alan Leeds, Pee Wee Ellis, Al Sharpton, John 'Jabo' Starks, Danny Ray

James Brown James Brown

Bootsy Collins Bootsy Collins

Chuck D Chuck D

Mick Jagger Mick Jagger

Questlove Questlove

Bobby Byrd Bobby Byrd

Melvin Parker Melvin Parker

Maceo Parker Maceo Parker

Clyde Stubblefield Clyde Stubblefield

Martha High

Alan Leeds Alan Leeds

Pee Wee Ellis Pee Wee Ellis

Al Sharpton Al Sharpton

John 'Jabo' Starks John 'Jabo' Starks

Danny Ray Danny Ray