James Brown

Fight alongside Sylvester Stallone as he creates a brand-new director's cut of Rocky IV: ROCKY VS. DRAGO. This feature-length documentary offers a personal and uncompromising look into the editing process, captured by Sly's longtime friend and fellow filmmaker John Herzfeld.

When the film West Side Story was released in 1961, New York's reviled Puerto Rican community gained some visibility and, over time, both in Spanish Harlem and the Bronx, neighborhoods plagued by poverty, drugs and crime, Hispanic identity was reborn and strengthened, thanks to a syncretic and intentionally popular music that eventually conquered the entire city.

Explore Woodstock 99, un festival de música de tres días promovido para hacer eco de la unidad y el idealismo de la contracultura del concierto original de 1969, pero que en cambio se convirtió en disturbios, saqueos y agresiones sexuales.

Best of the 60s is a documentary and a compilation from across the years of the iconic music series. More More. Best of the 60s is a compilation from across the years of the iconic music series and features performances by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Martha & the Vandellas, Dusty Springfield, The Animals, Otis Redding, The Temptations, The Walker Brothers, Them, Marvin Gaye and more.

How African artists have spread African culture all over the world, especially music, since the harsh years of decolonization, trying to offer a nicer portrait of this amazing continent, historically known for tragic subjects, such as slavery, famine, war and political chaos.

Una mirada a la historia del famoso Teatro Apollo en Harlem, Nueva York. El Apollo sirvió como trampolín de lanzamiento de numerosos artistas y leyendas como Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, y muchas más.

The Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, the May events in France, the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy, the Prague Spring, the Chicago riots, the Mexico Summer Olympics, the presidential election of Richard Nixon, the Apollo 8 space mission, the hippies and the Yippies, Bullitt and the living dead. Once upon a time the year 1968.

The Godfather of Soul tells his life story and features his greatest live performances.

Pionero en el camino que recorre del 'rhythm and blues' al 'funky', James Brown cambió para siempre la música estadounidense. El documental "Mr Dynamite. James Brown", producido por HBO, sigue la vida del cantante desde sus primeros años en el difícil sur de Estados Unidos hasta convertirse en uno de los grandes de la música 'soul' y en uno de los talentos musicales más reconocidos del siglo XX.

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 to Dayton the birthplace of so many of Funk's originators, then onto Detroit where from the ashes of Motown, P-Funk's Mothership arose, and then to LA where a new crop of musicians are creating their own Funk history. On our journey into Funk, we talk to legends Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Nona Hendryx, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell, and Steve Arrington and their descendants Mike D, D'Angelo, Sheila E, Shock G and Sade's Stuart Matthewman. Narrated by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson of the Roots.

Fatherhood has proved a great subject for a variety of artists - some celebratory, some conflicted, but all inspired by what dad does and doesn't do. Here's a mixture of songs that celebrate and probe the emotional complexities generated by the sometime head of the household. Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Cat Stevens, Emmylou Harris, Paul Simon, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, Mike and the Mechanics, Suggs and the Blockheads, Neil Young, James Brown, Pigbag and even Ozzy Osbourne and his daughter Kelly put in an appearance, making a cracking compilation for Father's Day.

Documental que retrata la vida de Chuck Werner, el boxeador en el que Sylvester Stallone se basó para crear el guión de Rocky Balboa.

Documentary on the sexual revolution in America.

Soul Power is a 2008 documentary film about the Zaire 74 music festival in Kinshasa which accompanied the Rumble in the Jungle heavyweight boxing championship match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in October 1974. The film was made from archival footage; other footage shot at the time focusing on the fight was edited to form the film When We Were Kings.

Live at the Boston Garden: April 5, 1968 is a concert film starring James Brown. Recorded at the Boston Garden by WGBH-TV the night after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., it was broadcast live in an effort to quell potential riots in the city. The recording circulated as a bootleg before it was officially released on DVD by Shout! Factory in 2008 as part of the box set I Got the Feelin': James Brown in the '60s.[1] It received a stand-alone release in 200

Live at the Apollo (album) was recorded on the night of October 24, 1962, at Brown's own expense. Although not credited on the album cover or label, Brown's vocal group, The Famous Flames (Bobby Byrd, Bobby Bennett, and Lloyd Stallworth), played an important co-starring role in Live at the Apollo, and are included with Brown by MC Fats Gonder in the album's intro. (It wasn't until the CD release of this album, decades later, that The Flames were finally credited for their work on this album). Brown's record label, King Records, originally opposed releasing the album, believing that a live album featuring no new songs would not be profitable. The label finally relented under pressure from Brown and his manager Bud Hobgood.

LUCIANO PAVAROTTI was the rare artist who could easily bridge the divide between classical and popular music. Together with an impressive roster of the best-known names in rock, pop and jazz, Pavarotti entertained millions of people around the world with his "Pavarotti & Friends" concerts. This release is the first time that these tracks have been brought together in one album! Rarely has such a glittering array of singing legends from such varied genres been brought together at one time--on both DVD and CD! Featuring Bryan Adams, Andrea Bocelli, Bon Jovi, Bono/The Edge/Brian Eno, Mariah Carey, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Celine Dion, The Eurythmics, Elton John, Lionel Richie, Frank Sinatra, Sting and Zucchero.

On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians from across the globe - asked people not for their money, but for their voice.

Rodney Hojalata es un joven y genial inventor que sueña con hacer del mundo un lugar mejor. Cappy es una atractiva ejecutiva robot de la que Rodney se queda prendado al instante. Ratchet es el tirano corporativo; y luego está el Gran Soldador, un magistral inventor que ha perdido el norte … hasta que tropieza con el irreprimible soñador de Rodney. Además está un grupo de robots inadaptados conocidos como los Oxidados liderados por Manivela.

For one special night back in the mid '80s, the air in Atlanta, Georgia heated up a few degrees. With over 100 hits under his belt by the time this stellar concert was captured, the godfather is in rare form as he rips through this blistering set. The band is on fire - rhythmically impeccable while dishing out smoking R&B as convincingly as they wrap their soul around a rousing ballad. Brown and the boys strut their trademark snappy call and response routine which these players know better than to miss cue on! What do you do for an encore? Jam, brother, jam! Give the cats some more room to shine and you're treated to some of the hottest solos this side of the Mason Dixon line. Take a chance, transport yourself back to this sizzling event and experience one of the best gigs ever recorded from the comfort of your living room.

In 1969 at a concert in Monterey James Brown announced his intention to retire from touring but it wasn't until 1975 that he finally stopped. Then in 1979 three young television producers convinced him to make a comeback performance. This outstanding concert was captured and then due to unfortunate circumstances the videotapes were locked in a vault for twelve years and only now can they be seen.

Radio disc jockey legend Casey Kasem presents this collection featuring momentous occasions in music history. This installment delves into the mid-1960s emergence of R&B, as soul became a mainstay in American music. Performances include "I Feel Good" by James Brown, "Try a Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding, "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, "My Girl" by The Temptations, "Fingertips" by Stevie Wonder, "When a Man Loves a Woman" by Percy Sledge and more.

Discover how television has reflected the African American experience in this retrospective of the medium's first half-century. Actors, writers and historians discuss the image of black America on television from Amos and Andy to the present day. The interviews accompany clips from groundbreaking shows and performances by entertainment pioneers that create a timeline of the portrayal of African Americans throughout TV history.

James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation. This in-depth documentary takes a look at the meteoric highs and deep lows of Brown's career, offering some fascinating insights from the Godfather of Soul himself, as well as interview footage with Chuck D, Little Richard, Wyclef Jean and many others.

Paper Chasers is a feature length documentary about the impact of hip hop entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses in music, film, fashion, TV, print media, and now the Internet. Filmmaker/entrepreneur Maxie Collier (aka Son #1) and his production team travel the country in an RV, documenting the ambitions, successes, and failures of paper chasers at all levels of the game? everyone from hungry upstarts to successful old school veterans. The film combines these interviews with behind-the-scenes footage as Collier struggles to hold his team together through the rigors of their ambitious low budget production. The end result promises to be an insightful documentary filled with unpredictable moments and an incredible soundtrack.

Mother Popcorn - James Brown What's The Use Of Breaking Up - Jerry Butler MacArthur Park - Della Reese Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday - Stevie Wonder Nowhere To Run - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Nothing But Heartaches - The Supremes Ain't That Peculiar - Marvin Gaye Goin' To A Go-Go - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Don't Mess With Bill - The Marvelettes Something About You - The Four Tops River Deep, Mountain High - Mary Wilson It's a Man's Man's Man's World - James Brown Everyday People - Sly & Family Stone

The Driver drag-races the Devil, in order to earn James Brown his soul.

Jimmy Tong (Jackie Chan), un taxista que ahora tiene el oficio de chófer, aprende pronto que a la hora de trabajar para el playboy millonario Clark Devlin (Jason Isaacs) sólo existe una regla: jamás se debe tocar el esmoquin, el traje de etiqueta que tanto aprecia Devlin. Pero cuando éste queda temporalmente fuera de combate tras sufrir un explosivo "accidente", Jimmy se pone el esmoquin y descubre que es un traje extraordinario: más que vestirse de color negro, ponérselo equivale a convertirse en cinturón negro. Jimmy se ve bruscamente sumergido en el peligroso mundo del espionaje en unión de una novata compañera (Jennifer Love Hewitt), tan inexperta como él: nuestro héroe se convierte en un involuntario, si bien muy elegante, agente secreto.

Un macarra es reclutado por un servicio de espionaje afroamericano con la misión de que salve al mundo. Comedia del subgénero parodia con semejanzas a "Austin Powers" y un reparto lleno de estrellas del famoso programa americano "Saturday Night Live". (FILMAFFINITY)

A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.

This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: Ben E. King and The Drifters, Jerry Butler reuniting with The Impressions for the first time since 1958, as well as The Isley Brothers, Percy Sledge, Eddie Holman, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Chi-Lites and many more performers singing their most memorable hits, rhythm & blues and soul classics from the '60s and '70s. In salute to several more of the greatest artists of the time, Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular also broadcasts rarely seen footage of Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, James Brown, and others, performing some of their most unforgettable hits. The program is co-hosted by Dionne Warwick, Jerry "The Iceman" Butler,Sam Moore of Sam and Dave, each of whom also performs, and Richard "Shaft" Roundtree.

Después de formarse en Birmingham, Inglaterra, en la década de 1970, UB40 se convirtió en una de las bandas de reggae más influyentes del mundo, difundiendo la voz de esta música exclusivamente jamaicana a un público internacional entusiasta. A través de entrevistas fascinantes, que muestran el entusiasmo contagioso de la banda y la modestia desarmadora, esta película cuenta la historia de UB40 desde su formación en Birmingham para grabar en sus propios estudios con algunos de los artistas que los inspiraron para tocar artistas de música reggae como Winston Groovy, Ken Boothe y John Holt. Filmado en Jamaica y Birmingham, el programa presenta una banda sonora de grabaciones clásicas de UB40 como Kingston Town One in Ten y Red, Red Wine. Esta es una versión extendida del programa creado originalmente para el programa televisivo The South Bank Show.

Después de formarse en Birmingham, Inglaterra, en la década de 1970, UB40 se convirtió en una de las bandas de reggae más influyentes del mundo, difundiendo la voz de esta música exclusivamente jamaicana a un público internacional entusiasta. A través de entrevistas fascinantes, que muestran el entusiasmo contagioso de la banda y la modestia desarmadora, esta película cuenta la historia de UB40 desde su formación en Birmingham para grabar en sus propios estudios con algunos de los artistas que los inspiraron para tocar artistas de música reggae como Winston Groovy, Ken Boothe y John Holt. Filmado en Jamaica y Birmingham, el programa presenta una banda sonora de grabaciones clásicas de UB40 como Kingston Town One in Ten y Red, Red Wine. Esta es una versión extendida del programa creado originalmente para el programa televisivo The South Bank Show.

The hardest working man in show business brings down the House of Blues with a live concert event in Las Vegas. Recorded with high definition equipment, James Brown's influential music, uninhibited style and energetic stage presence are captured like never before. Generations of fans rejoice as the undisputed "Godfather of Soul" takes his diverse audience on a journey through five decades of chart-topping hits. Also includes an interview with Brown. Songs: Get Up Offa That Thing, Gonna Have a Funky Good Time, Living in America, Popcorn, Soul Power, Soul Man, I Got the Feeling, Hot Pants, Try Me, Prisoner of Love, Georgia on My Mind, If I Ruled the World, Why Don't You Do It Right, Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, Funk on a Roll, I Feel Good, Payback, Papa Don't Take No Mess, Please Please Please, Sex Machine.

Elwood Blues, tras pasar 18 años en la cárcel por los destrozos que cometieron él y su hermano Jake, es puesto en libertad. Su madre le propondrá hacerse cargo de un niño de diez años con problemas de conducta. En compañía del chico empieza a buscar a un sustituto de su hermano con el que poder resucitar a los Blues Brothers.

Estados Unidos, 1974. La resaca del Watergate y la dimisión de Nixon, el activismo negro y, sobre todo, los míticos combates de boxeo -especialmente el de Muhammad Ali contra George Foreman en el Zaire- en los que Ali, un hombre negro llegaría a ser un símbolo para su raza, son el telón de fondo de este documental.

A compilation of music videos from pop singer Janet Jackson.

An excellent comprehensive look at all the music that came out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati "Rock Legends" "James Brown" "King Records" "Pure Prairie League" "Lemon Pipers" "Syd Nathan" WEBN "Bootsy Collins" "Lonnie Mack" "The Who concert 1979" "Rick Derringer"

In 1979, James Brown flew to Santa Cruz, California to make a comeback performance. The filmed tapes of that show were locked away for 12 years, until now. In one of his greatest shows, Brown performs "Sex Machine," "Get Up Offa That Thing," "Georgia on My Mind," "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" and more. 1 Get Up Offa That Thing 2 Body Heat 3 Try Me 4 Sex Machine 5 Georgia On My Mind 6 Please Please Please 7 Can't Stand It 8 Papa's Got A New Bag 9 Jam

Are you ready for some old-time rock and roll?! Then you are ready for the masters, the originators, the men who made the music, the "Legends of Rock 'n' Roll Live." Join the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown, "The Killer" Jerry Lee Lewis, "Mr. Blueberry Hill" Fats Domino, "Hey" Bo Diddley, the "Genius" Ray Charles, "King of the Blues" B.B. King and "Tutti Frutti" Little Richard as they raise the roof "old school style." There's nothing like the originals, and this concert proves it once and for all! Songs: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, I Feel Good [I Got You] (James Brown), Bo Diddley, I'm a Man (Bo Diddley), Mess Around, I'm a Fool For You (Ray Charles), Great Gosh a' Mighty (Little Richard), The Wild One [Real Wild Child], Great Balls of Fire, Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Jerry Lee Lewis), I'm Ready, Blueberry Hill (Fats Domino), Let the Good Times Roll, How Blue Can You Get? (B.B. King), All-Star Jam (Company).

Godfather of soul James Brown performs with Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Billy Vera, Joe Cocker and Robert Palmer in this live concert. Lively interviews with all the stars kick off the evening, and then it's time for the artists to hit the stage with classics such as "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," "In the Midnight Hour," "I Feel Good" and "Out of Sight." All the guests join Brown for the rousing encore, "Living in America."

Nuevas aventuras tanto personales como deportivas del boxeador Rocky Balboa, que en esta ocasión debe enfrentarse a un duro y frío boxeador soviético, llamado Ivan Drago.

The hardest working man in show business is back--and some say better than ever--in this live concert filmed in 1985 at Georgia's famed Chastain Park. Performances include 1. Give It Up Or Turn It Loose 2. It's Too Funky In Here 3. Try Me 4. Get On The Good Foot 5. Prisoner Of Love 6. Get Up Offa That Thing 7. Georgia On My Mind 8. It's A Man's Man's Man's World 9. Cold Sweat 10. I Can't Stand Myself 11. Papa's Got A Brand New Bag 12. I Got You (I Feel Good) 13. Please, Please, Please 14. Jam

Rare clips of performance and interviews by a multiple of stars, all prematurely lost.

Un tímido profesor de literatura contratado en el Monroe College de Chicago conoce a cuatro muchachas que resultan ser prostitutas. Este encuentro y una serie de malentendidos, cambiarán la vida de Clifford (Dan Aykroyd) para siempre.

"Soul Brother No.1", "The Godfather Of Soul", "Mr Dynamite" are all titles that have been applied to James Brown over the years. A hugely influential figure in black American music, he was a driving force in the development of soul music in the early sixties and funk in the early seventies. He has had more R&B hits in the US than any other artist, and has charted singles in countries around the world. One of the defining elements of James Brown’s career has always been his electrifying live show and his performances at Montreux give ample evidence of this. This DVD focuses on his choice as the best of them all from 1981. It’s a string of hits from start to finish delivered with all the flamboyant style and showmanship for which he is rightly famous.

Tras pasar años en la cárcel por robo a mano armada, Jake Blues es puesto en libertad por buen comportamiento. Sale de prisión vestido de la misma forma en la que entró: traje y sombrero negro y gafas oscuras. En la puerta le espera su hermano Elwood vestido de idéntica manera. Ahora, el único hogar que conocieron está en peligro. El orfelinato de Santa Elena necesita una gran cantidad de dinero. Los hermanos se ponen manos a la obra.

The Midnight Special es un programa musical emitido en horario nocturno por la cadena NBC durante los años 70s y principios de los 80s creado y producido por Burt Sugarman. El primer programa fue emitido como un especial el 19 de Agosto de 1972 y comenzó su emisión regular el 2 de Febrero de 1973, su última emisión fue el 1 de Mayo de 1981. El programa, de 90 minutos de duración se emitía los Viernes después del "The Tonight Show" presentado por Johnny Carson. El programa tuvo varios presentadores excepto en el período de Julio de 1975 hasta Marzo de 1976 en el que la cantante Helen Reddy lo presentó de forma habitual. Wolfman Jack fue también presentador del programa siendo Helen Reddy una de sus frecuentes invitadas. La canción tradicional folk "Midnight Special" cantada por Johnny Rivers era la que servía de sintonía del programa.

All of James Brown's performances on Soul Train from 1973 to 1974.

La mafia ha decidido eliminar a Slaughter, uno de sus asesinos a sueldo, pero el ataque fracasa y muere su hombre de confianza. La venganza de Slaughter no se hace esperar.

En 1965 y después de haber pasado unos años en la cárcel, Tommy Gibbs, un muchacho de Harlem, vuelve a su barrio dispuesto a montar su propio negocio y a resarcirse de todas las vejaciones de las que ha sido objeto por parte de los blancos. Pronto entrará a formar parte de las mafias y controlará durante años el barrio negro.

Live at the Olympia, Paris, 1971 is the only recording that documents one of his live performances with the original J.B.'s lineup featuring Bootsy and Catfish Collins. Love Power Peace was originally intended for a 1972 release as a vinyl triple album, but was cancelled after key members of the original J.B.'s left Brown to join Parliament-Funkadelic.

Una banda de rock es enviada a Albania con el fin de localizar a unos estadounidenses secuestrados en un alejado castillo.

Todd y Craig, dos estudiantes, quieren aprender a ligar como el chico más popular de su instituto. En la estación de esquí donde disfrutan de unas vacaciones escolares, ambos intentan conquistar a dos compañeras, y para saber de primera mano que es lo buscan las chicas en los hombres, deciden disfrazarse y hacerse pasar por dos jóvenes inglesas.

Hailed by one music reviewer as "the grooviest, wildest, slickest hit ever to pound the screen," "The T.A.M.I. Show" is an unrelenting rock spectacular starring some of the greatest pop performers of the 60s. These top recording idols - representing the musical moods of London, Liverpool, Hollywood and Detroit - packed the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with 2,600 screaming fans and virtually brought down the house. This is the cinematic record of that electrifying event.

The Midnight Special es un programa musical emitido en horario nocturno por la cadena NBC durante los años 70s y principios de los 80s creado y producido por Burt Sugarman. El primer programa fue emitido como un especial el 19 de Agosto de 1972 y comenzó su emisión regular el 2 de Febrero de 1973, su última emisión fue el 1 de Mayo de 1981. El programa, de 90 minutos de duración se emitía los Viernes después del "The Tonight Show" presentado por Johnny Carson. El programa tuvo varios presentadores excepto en el período de Julio de 1975 hasta Marzo de 1976 en el que la cantante Helen Reddy lo presentó de forma habitual. Wolfman Jack fue también presentador del programa siendo Helen Reddy una de sus frecuentes invitadas. La canción tradicional folk "Midnight Special" cantada por Johnny Rivers era la que servía de sintonía del programa.