Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown(2014)
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown Synopsis
James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014) is a music and documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, released on April 27, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D and Mick Jagger. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Gibney
- Writers:
- Alex Gibney
- Producers:
- Mick Jagger, Victoria Pearman, Peter Afterman
- Cinematographer:
- Maryse Alberti
- Production:
- Jigsaw Productions, Jagged Films, Inaudible Films
- Status:
- Released
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Brown
as Self (archive footage)
Bootsy Collins
as Self
Chuck D
as Self
Mick Jagger
as Self
Questlove
as Self
Bobby Byrd
as Self
Melvin Parker
as Self
Maceo Parker
as Self
Clyde Stubblefield
as Self
- Martha High
Martha High
as Self
Alan Leeds
as Self
Pee Wee Ellis
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Alex Gibney, written by Alex Gibney, produced by Mick Jagger, Victoria Pearman and Peter Afterman.
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 41 ratings.
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown online?
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?
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The main cast of Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014) includes James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D, Mick Jagger and Questlove. The film was directed by Alex Gibney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown released?
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown was released on April 27, 2014 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown worth watching?
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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown?
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