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Summary
Traces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested and jailed at the age of 16 for breaking into a car in the Jim Crow-era South, to an entertainment legend whose groundbreaking talent and unique perspective catapulted him to become a cultural force.
Cast
James Brown
Bootsy Collins
Chuck D
Al Sharpton
Questlove
Mick Jagger
LL Cool J
Alan Leeds
Yamma Brown
Jason King
Christian McBride
Jeffrey Harleston
Deanna Brown
Ras Baraka
Jimmy Jam
Terry Lewis
Danny Ray
Crew
Status:
Ended
Original Language:
English
Type:
Miniseries
Networks:
Keywords
dancing
prison
1970s
drug addiction
american dream
comeback
rags to riches
genius
rhythm and blues (r&b)
hairstyle
evolution
perfectionist
southern
live music
sweat
1960s
funk music
african american history
soul music
triumph over adversity
american music
black power
role model
rhythm
innovator
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