James Brown Mr. Dynamite /
Best known as the "Godfather of Soul," James Brown was respected by so many, not only for his music, but also for the very colorful life he led before his sad and untimely death. This film reveals in great depth the many myths and truths surrounding both the legend and the man.
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., MVD Entertainment Group. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2013], c2007.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (125 min.) : sd., col. |
| Edition: | Unauthorized. |
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- James Brown's Image (1:37)
- James Brown's Songwriting (1:25)
- James Brown's Childhood (2:23)
- James Brown's Break (1:30)
- Creating a Stage Persona (2:23)
- Brown Revue (0:59)
- Brown's Success Formula (1:32)
- Political Involvement (1:52)
- Poor People's Campaign (2:38)
- Ancestral Roots (5:12)
- Humble Beginnings (2:41)
- Musical Childhood (1:51)
- Taking Advantage of Prison Time (1:56)
- Forming the Flames (1:04)
- Signing to King Records (2:23)
- Playing the Apollo (1:31)
- Hard Working Performer (1:59)
- Television and Film Debuts (3:09)
- Stay in School Campaign (1:48)
- Empowering the Black Community (2:31)
- "Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud" (1:09)
- Band and Personal Changes (2:29)
- Touring Africa (0:44)
- Focusing on Family (1:40)
- Role in Hip Hop (1:11)
- Incarceration and Comeback (3:19)
- Lifetime Achievement Award (1:27)
- Musical Legacy (1:45)
- Godfather of Soul in Retrospect (1:08)
- Interviewing James Brown (2:52)
- Establishing Funk (1:30)
- Church Inspired Performances (2:56)
- "Living in America" (0:58)
- James Brown's Influences (2:18)
- Spirituality and Music (2:47)
- Dancing for a Living (1:59)
- Musical Ambitions (2:12)
- Ground Breaking Performer (2:11)
- Quelling Race Riots (5:43)
- Social Role Model (1:28)
- Brown's Entrepreneurship (2:46)
- Performing in Vietnam (1:29)
- Hope through Faith (4:18)
- Marriage Challenges (2:59)
- Brown's Parental Advice (1:10)
- Brown's Role in Rap (4:41)
- Contribution to Music (2:17)
- Message from James Brown (1:16)
- Soul Lessons (3:11)
- Motivations for Success (2:27)
- Soul's Universal Appeal (1:54)
- Fighting Racism (1:52)
- Money as the Root of Evil (2:05)
- Political Lessons (1:36)
- Spiritual Motivations (1:32)
- Greatest Satisfaction (1:00)
- Engaging Communities (3:56)