The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove
Synopsis
A documentary on funk and P-funk and the bands and artists that made it all happen: James Brown, Sly Stone, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Maurice White and his Earth Wind & Fire, Average White Band, Kool & The Gang and lots more. It tells the story of black American music and how it evolved from funk to more main stream to disco to hiphop to contemporary R 'n B and its impact on society. Music and live footage from the bands, interviews with artists and band members of Kool & The Gang, Earth Wind & Fire, George Clinton and lots more.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hale
- Original Title
- The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
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What is The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove about?
A documentary on funk and P-funk and the bands and artists that made it all happen: James Brown, Sly Stone, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Maurice White and his Earth Wind & Fire, Average White Band, Kool & The Gang and lots more. It tells the story of black American music and how it evolved from funk to more main stream to disco to hiphop to contemporary R 'n B and its impact on society. Music and live footage from the bands, interviews with artists and band members of Kool & The Gang, Earth Wind & Fire, George Clinton and lots more.
Who directed The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove?
The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove was directed by James Hale.
Who stars in The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove?
The principal cast of The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove includes George Clinton, Sly Stone, James Brown, Fred Wesley, Soweto Kinch.
When was The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove released and how long is it?
The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.