James Brown: Say It Loud
Series Overview
Traces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested and jailed at the age of 16 for breaking into a car in the Jim Crow-era South, to an entertainment legend whose groundbreaking talent and unique perspective catapulted him to become a cultural force.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
170 min per episode
2024 – 2024
Premiered: Mon, Feb 19, 2024
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Big As Big Can Be”
As the godfather of a breakbeat that birthed hip-hop, James Brown's life serves as a crucial call for respect and dignity for Blackness and Black music in America.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-26
Cast & Creators
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James Brown
Self (archive footage)
Deanna Brown
Self - James Brown's Wife
Yamma Brown
Self - James Brown's Daughter
Bootsy Collins
Self
Chuck D
Self
Al Sharpton
Self
Questlove
Self
Mick Jagger
Self
LL Cool J
Self
Alan Leeds
Self
Jason King
Self
Christian McBride
Self
Jeffrey Harleston
Self
Ras Baraka
Self
Jimmy Jam
Self
Terry Lewis
Self
Danny Ray
Self (archive footage)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deborah Riley Draper
Mari Keiko Gonzalez, Deborah Riley Draper
Brad Abramson, Peter Afterman, David Blackman, Charlie Cohen, Chet Fenster
Department Leadership Roster
Deborah Riley Draper
Director
Sarah Haber
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is James Brown: Say It Loud about?
Traces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested and jailed at the age of 16 for breaking into a car in the Jim Crow-era South, to an entertainment legend whose groundbreaking talent and unique perspective catapulted him to become a cultural force.
How many seasons does James Brown: Say It Loud have?
James Brown: Say It Loud comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in James Brown: Say It Loud?
Key cast members in James Brown: Say It Loud include James Brown, Deanna Brown, Yamma Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D.
Who created or directed James Brown: Say It Loud?
James Brown: Say It Loud was developed and directed by Deborah Riley Draper.