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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.

Genres: Documentary, Music

Starring: James Brown, Bootsy Collins

Released: April 27, 2014

Runtime: 115.0

Popularity Rating: 1.287

Inaudible Films, Jagged Films, Jigsaw Productions

Himself (archive footage) James Brown
Bootsy Collins
Chuck D.
Mick Jagger
Ahmir-Khalib Thompson

Camera — Director of Photography: Maryse Alberti
Directing — Director: Alex Gibney
Production — Executive Producer: Alex Gibney
Production — Executive Producer: Dan Brooks
Production — Executive Producer: Eric Weider
Production — Executive Producer: Mike Singer
Production — Producer: Blair Foster
Production — Producer: Mick Jagger
Production — Producer: Peter Afterman
Production — Producer: Victoria Pearman