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.
Genres: Documentary
Cast: James Brown, Deanna Brown, Yamma Brown, Bootsy Collins, Chuck D, Al Sharpton, Questlove, Mick Jagger
Status: Ended
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