James Brown: Say It Loud

Overview

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

Self (archive footage)

Deanna Brown

Self - James Brown's Wife

Yamma Brown

Self - James Brown's Daughter

Bootsy Collins

Self

Chuck D

Self

Al Sharpton

Self

Questlove

Self

Mick Jagger

Self

LL Cool J

Self

Alan Leeds

Self