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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

  • 20142014
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  • 2h
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7.4/10
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
  • Documentary
  • Biography
  • Music
A look at the music career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, "Please, Please, Please," in 1956.A look at the music career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, "Please, Please, Please," in 1956.A look at the music career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, "Please, Please, Please," in 1956.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
1.4K
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  • Director
    • Alex Gibney
  • Writer
    • Alex Gibney
  • Stars
    • James Brown(archive footage)
    • Christian McBride
    • Bobby Byrd
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  • Director
    • Alex Gibney
  • Writer
    • Alex Gibney
  • Stars
    • James Brown(archive footage)
    • Christian McBride
    • Bobby Byrd
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    • 8User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    James Brown in Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
    Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
    Karen Ceesay and Danny Ray at an event for Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
    Maria Howell, Karen Ceesay, and Tasia Grant at an event for Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
    Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
    Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)

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    James Brown
    James Brown
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Christian McBride
    Christian McBride
    • Selfas Self
    Bobby Byrd
    • Selfas Self
    Greg Tate
    Greg Tate
    • Selfas Self
    Louis Jordan
    Louis Jordan
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Mick Jagger
    Mick Jagger
    • Selfas Self
    John Starks
    John Starks
    • Selfas Self
    • (as John 'Jabo' Starks)
    Eugene 'Bull' Connor
    Eugene 'Bull' Connor
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Bull Connor)
    Al Sharpton
    Al Sharpton
    • Selfas Self
    Martha High
    • Selfas Self
    Little Richard
    Little Richard
    • Selfas Self
    • (archive footage)
    Melvin Parker
    • Selfas Self
    Alan Leeds
    Alan Leeds
    • Selfas Self
    Clyde Stubblefield
    Clyde Stubblefield
    • Selfas Self
    Micheal Veal
    • Selfas Self
    Danny Ray
    • Selfas Self
    Questlove
    Questlove
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson)
    • Director
      • Alex Gibney
    • Writer
      • Alex Gibney
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    • Soundtracks
      Soul Power
      Written and performed by James Brown

    User reviews8

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    Top review
    10/10
    They took their time with the sound
    If you have a sound system, turn it up and take em to the bridge.
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    • jimmytaylor-67040
    • Jan 11, 2020

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    • Release date
      • June 18, 2016 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • James Brown, Mr. Dynamite
    • Production companies
      • Jagged Films
      • Inaudible Films
      • Jigsaw Productions
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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