James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston(2008)
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston Synopsis
On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008) is a documentary and music film directed by David Leaf, released on April 5, 2008 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Cornel West, James Brown, Muhammad Ali and Michael Ambrosino. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- David Leaf
- Writers:
- Morgan Neville
- Producers:
- Morgan Neville, Eric Kulberg, Arlene Wszalek
- Cinematographer:
- Nicola B. Marsh
- Production:
- David Leaf Productions
- Status:
- Released
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cornel West
as Self (as Dr. Cornel West)
James Brown
as Self (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive footage)
- Michael Ambrosino
Michael Ambrosino
as Self
- Tom Atkins
Tom Atkins
as Self
- Charles Bobbitt
Charles Bobbitt
as Self (as Charles Bobbit)
Bobby Byrd
as Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Coretta Scott King
as Self (archive footage)
Robert F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by David Leaf, written by Morgan Neville, produced by Morgan Neville, Eric Kulberg and Arlene Wszalek.
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James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston online?
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James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008) 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. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston?
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The main cast of James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008) includes Cornel West, James Brown, Muhammad Ali, Michael Ambrosino and Tom Atkins. The film was directed by David Leaf. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston released?
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James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston was released on April 5, 2008 and runs for 1h.
Is James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston worth watching?
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James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.