Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Camille Solari
Language EN

Cast & Crew

James Brown

James Brown

Self (archive footage)

Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle

Self

Chuck D

Chuck D

Self

Bobby Brown

Bobby Brown

Self

will.i.am

will.i.am

Self

Fergie

Fergie

Self

Peaches

Peaches

Self

Richie Sambora

Richie Sambora

Self

MC Lyte

MC Lyte

Self

Camille Solari

Self

Tomi Rae Brown

Self

Al Sharpton

Al Sharpton

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

A Tale of James Brown was released on January 23, 2016.

The runtime of A Tale of James Brown is 1h 36m.

A Tale of James Brown is a Documentary, Music movie.

A Tale of James Brown is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

A Tale of James Brown was directed by Camille Solari.

The main cast of A Tale of James Brown includes James Brown, Patti LaBelle, Chuck D.

A Tale of James Brown is originally in English.