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James Brown: Soul Survivor (Widescreen)
- Director: Jeremy Marre
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James Brown: Soul Survivor spans more than four decades of the one and only Godfather of Soul, documenting the rise and fall of the "hardest working man in show business." Through archival footage, excerpts read from his biography, and interviews with the people closest to the man, you get an inside look at the music and political times which helped shape Brown's career through the ages. Various friends lending thoughts in the program include the Rev. Al Sharpton, rapper Chuck D, Little Richard, and former long-time musical director Fred Wesley. Performances include segments from a House of Blues gig along with rare, behind-the-scenes rehearsal footage of the maestro at work. Originally aired as part of the American Masters television documentary series, this 90-minute special was later released on DVD under the Polydor label. Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
Features
- Genre: Music
- Category: Biography, Music History, Vocal Music
- Theme: Musician's Life, Rags To Riches
- Release Date: March 09, 2004
- Studio: Polydor
- Director: Jeremy Marre
- Picture Format: Widescreen
- Run Time: 1 hr 30 min
- Subtitle Language: English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Format: DVD
Additional Information
- DPCI: 246-00-6153
- ASIN: B002HX8M08
- Catalog #: 11332792
- Item can not be gift wrapped.
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- Estimated Ship Dimensions : 7.54 inches length x 5.54 inches width x 0.56 inches height
- Estimated Ship Weight: 0.26 pound.
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Very few entertainers throughout history have had as big of an impact as the legendary James Brown. Soul Survivor brilliantly documents the story of the impoverished youth from Augusta, GA, whose rise to power lead entire generations through America's darkest days. From his early days of gospel-inspired soul to his birth of funk, the special deftly shows how this famously controlling performer rose above musical traditions while becoming a leading figure among African-Americans throughout the 1960s and '70s. With dramatic archival footage fueling the story, the audience gets a rare glimpse into the genius that was The James Brown Show. Whether it's the smoking Ryker Island Prison show in 1972 or the televised broadcast the night of Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, each clip is full of all the dynamite and soul that only he could bring to the stage. The downfall of the man is covered as well, with his habitual drug problems and famed IRS dealings being the focal point of the last third of the film. Soul Survivor is a testament to Brown's place in history -- not only musically, but also culturally. Despite all his flaws, he brought love, understanding, and an amazing grasp of the groove to a world that desperately needed it. Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
