James Brown: Say It Loud
Documentary
Biography
Friends, family, collaborators and proteges discuss the legacy of the Godfather of Soul.
Cast & Crew
LL Cool J Actor
Mick Jagger Actor
Questlove Actor
Al Sharpton Actor
Chuck D Actor
Alan Leeds Actor
Christian McBride Actor
Jimmy Jam Actor
Deborah Riley Director
Draper Director
Mari Keiko Gonzalez Screenwriter
Sarah Haber Producer
Brad Abramson Executive Producer
Peter Afterman Executive Producer
David Blackman Executive Producer
Charlie Cohen Executive Producer
Russell Bauknight Executive Producer
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Matt Roush says...
With Mick Jagger and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson among the executive producers, and appearing on camera, a four-hour documentary profile (concluding Tuesday) of the influential “Godfather of Soul” celebrates James Brown’s “maniacal drive” while depicting his turbulent and triumphant story as “a reflection of the Black experience.” The special, directed by Deborah Riley Draper, addresses his personal demons and controversies, while leaning into Brown’s ability to move beyond his upbringing as a 7th-grade dropout in the Jim Crow South to become a superstar defining Black pride for generations. Others weighing in on his legacy include his children, the Rev. Al Sharpton, and celebrated music figures LL Cool J, Chuck D, Bootsy Collins, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
