Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
James Brown
Self (archive footage)
Bootsy Collins
Self
Chuck D
Self
Mick Jagger
Self
Questlove
Self
Bobby Byrd
Self
Melvin Parker
Self
Maceo Parker
Self
Clyde Stubblefield
Self
Martha High
Self
Alan Leeds
Self
Pee Wee Ellis
Self
Frequently Asked Questions
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown was released on April 27, 2014.
The runtime of Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is 1h 55m.
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is a Music, Documentary movie.
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown was directed by Alex Gibney.
The main cast of Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown includes James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D.
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown is originally in English.