James Brown

James Brown

May 3, 1933 · 93 years old

James Brown (May 3, 1933 - December 25, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter, eventually referred to as "The Godfather of Soul"(GFOS). Brown started singing in gospel groups and worked his way on up. He has been recognized as one of the most iconic figures in the 20th century popular music an…

Known For

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Rocky IV

Rocky IV

1985 · 1h 31m · Movie

Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-six, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union.

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The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers

1980 · 2h 13m · Movie

Jake Blues rejoins his brother Elwood after being released from prison, but the duo has just days to reunite their old R&B band and save the Catholic home where the two were raised, outrunning the police as they tear through Chicago.

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Undercover Brother

Undercover Brother

2002 · 1h 26m · Movie

When "The Man" tries to derail a black candidate's presidential campaign, Undercover Brother and his fellow secret agents come to the rescue.

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Holy Man

Holy Man

1998 · 1h 54m · Movie

An over-the-top television evangelist finds a way to turn television home shopping into a religious experience, and takes America by storm.

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When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings

1996 · 1h 28m · Movie

Boxing documentary on the 1974 world heavyweight championship bout between defending champion, George Foreman, and the underdog challenger, Muhammad Ali.

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Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

2014 · 2h 0m · Movie

A look at the music career of musician James Brown beginning with his first hit song, "Please, Please, Please," in 1956.

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The Apollo

The Apollo

2019 · 1h 42m · Movie

The history of New York City's Apollo Theater in Harlem is given the full treatment.

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Finding the Funk

Finding the Funk

2014 · 1h 18m · Movie

Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family Stone, then ...

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