James Brown: Soul Survivor
7.6
James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation. This in-depth documentary takes a look at the meteoric highs and deep lows of Brown's career, offering some fascinating insights from the Godfather of Soul himself, as well as interview footage with Chuck D, Little Richard, Wyclef Jean and many others.
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Cast
17 people
James Brown
Self
Known for
The Blues Brothers
Rocky IV
Bobby Byrd
Also in
James Brown Live At The Apollo '68
Jeremy Marre
Nick De Grunwald
Lyn Collins
Martin R. Smith
Fred Wesley
Also in
The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove
Maceo Parker: My First Name Is Maceo
Marva Whitney
Little Richard
Known for
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Chuck D
Known for
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Dan Aykroyd
Known for
Ghostbusters
Trading Places
Nelson George
Nelson George
Jeremy Marre Director
United States release October 29, 2003
Production
Eagle Rock Entertainment
Production
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United States · October 29, 2003
Theatrical
Spain
October 30, 2005 · IN-EDIT Barcelona International Music Documentary Film Festival
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