Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
Synopsis
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.
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown Documentary (official Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Gibney
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Gibney
- Original Title
- Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Jigsaw Productions, Jagged Films, Inaudible Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Gibney
Alex Gibney
Maryse Alberti
Alex Gibney, Mike Singer, Dan Brooks, Eric Weider, Mick Jagger
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Alex Gibney
Writer
Alex Gibney
Director
Mick Jagger
Producer
Victoria Pearman
Producer
Peter Afterman
Producer
Blair Foster
Producer
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
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What is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown about?
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.
Who directed Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown was directed by Alex Gibney.
Who stars in Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?
The principal cast of Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown includes James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D, Mick Jagger, Questlove.
When was Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown released and how long is it?
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.