A Tale of James Brown

Synopsis

Comedian/filmmaker Camille Solari spends the last year interviewing the legendary musical icon James Brown before his untimely death on Christmas 2006. The documentary includes interviews with his band members and many celebrity musicians who have been influenced by James Brown, including Patti Labelle, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Doug E Fresh, Emcee Lyte, Bobby Brown, Fergie, Wil.I.Am.

James Brown

Self (archive footage)

Patti LaBelle

Self

Chuck D

Self

Bobby Brown

Self

will.i.am

Self

Fergie

Self

Peaches

Self

Richie Sambora

Self

MC Lyte

Self

Camille Solari

Self

Tomi Rae Brown

Self

Al Sharpton

Self