A Tale of James Brown(2016)
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.
A Tale of James Brown (2016) is a documentary and music film directed by Camille Solari, released on January 23, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars James Brown, Patti LaBelle, Chuck D and Bobby Brown.
- Director:
- Camille Solari
- Status:
- Released
A Tale of James Brown Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Brown
as Self (archive footage)
Patti LaBelle
as Self
Chuck D
as Self
Bobby Brown
as Self
will.i.am
as Self
Fergie
as Self
Peaches
as Self
Richie Sambora
as Self
MC Lyte
as Self
- Camille Solari
Camille Solari
as Self
- Tomi Rae Brown
Tomi Rae Brown
as Self
Al Sharpton
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Camille Solari.
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A Tale of James Brown – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Tale of James Brown?
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The main cast of A Tale of James Brown (2016) includes James Brown, Patti LaBelle, Chuck D, Bobby Brown and will.i.am. The film was directed by Camille Solari. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Tale of James Brown released?
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A Tale of James Brown was released on January 23, 2016 and runs for 1h 36m.