A look at the music career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, "Please, Please, Please," in 1956.
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Title: Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
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2 wins & 2 nominations.
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| James Brown | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
| Christian McBride | ... | Self | |
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Bobby Byrd | ... | Self |
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Greg Tate | ... | Self |
| Louis Jordan | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
| Duke Ellington | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
| Mick Jagger | ... | Self | |
| John Starks | ... | Self (as John 'Jabo' Starks) | |
| Eugene 'Bull' Connor | ... | Self (archive footage) (as Bull Connor) | |
| Al Sharpton | ... | Self | |
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Martha High | ... | Self |
| Little Richard | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
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Melvin Parker | ... | Self |
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Alan Leeds | ... | Self |
| Clyde Stubblefield | ... | Self | |
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A look at the music career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, "Please, Please, Please," in 1956.
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Written by James Brown and Nat Jones
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A must see for any James Brown fan. And a great introduction to anyone wanting to know more of him.
It well illustrates the drive and originality of this musician. Certainly one of the greats of the 20th century. An innovator whose influence can be directly seen on Prince and Michael Jackson. And as the documentary well shows – an unbelievable tyrant to his band- members.
A lot of interesting interviews and revelations - and WOW performances in this documentary. Fasten your seat belts – the man could move!! Also some very worthwhile special features.