A Tale of James Brown
Synopsis
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.
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January 23, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Camille Solari
- Original Title
- A Tale of James Brown
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
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Camille Solari
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What is A Tale of James Brown about?
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.
Who directed A Tale of James Brown?
A Tale of James Brown was directed by Camille Solari.
Who stars in A Tale of James Brown?
The principal cast of A Tale of James Brown includes James Brown, Patti LaBelle, Chuck D, Bobby Brown, will.i.am.
When was A Tale of James Brown released and how long is it?
A Tale of James Brown was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.