James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
Synopsis
On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Top Cast
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Cornel West
Self (as Dr. Cornel West)
James Brown
Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Michael Ambrosino
Self
Tom Atkins
Self
Charles Bobbitt
Self (as Charles Bobbit)
Bobby Byrd
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Coretta Scott King
Self (archive footage)
Robert F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Harry Reasoner
Self (archive footage)
Al Sharpton
Self
Hubert H. Humphrey
Self (archive footage)
Dennis Haysbert
Self - Narrator (voice)
Robert Hall
Self (as Dr. Robert Hall)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Leaf
- Screenplay & Story
- Morgan Neville
- Original Title
- James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- David Leaf Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Leaf
Morgan Neville
Nicola B. Marsh
Peter S. Lynch II
Morgan Neville, Eric Kulberg, Jeff Olde, Shelly Tatro, Arlene Wszalek
Department Leadership Roster
Morgan Neville
Writer
David Leaf
Director
Morgan Neville
Producer
Eric Kulberg
Producer
Peter S. Lynch II
Editor
Arlene Wszalek
Producer
Nicola B. Marsh
Director of Photography
David Leaf
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
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What is James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston about?
On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Who directed James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston?
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston was directed by David Leaf.
Who stars in James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston?
The principal cast of James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston includes Cornel West, James Brown, Muhammad Ali, Michael Ambrosino, Tom Atkins.
When was James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston released and how long is it?
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston?
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).