Mick Jagger Steps In as Producer

James Brown, who dominated the music scene for half a century from the 1950s to the 2000s, influencing countless artists like Michael Jackson and Prince, is now the subject of a film. His tumultuous life, marked by breaking industry conventions, forging new paths, and creating history, has been brought to the screen.

The film's realization was driven by Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones, who had admired James Brown since his early days. Jagger took on the role of producer, with Tate Taylor, known for films like "The Help," directing. The production brought together a team united by profound respect for James Brown, often called the “Godfather of Soul.”

Chadwick Boseman portrays James Brown. His uncanny resemblance in movement, his distinctive Southern drawl, and even his singing style are masterfully recreated, transforming the cinema into a live concert venue.

Private Life Unravels Amidst Glory

Born into poverty, James Brown was abandoned by his parents and turned to petty theft due to his circumstances. In prison, he met Bobby Byrd, who would become his lifelong friend, and their bond deepened through gospel music.

After his release, Brown fully immersed himself in the music world with an intense drive for success, confronting various injustices and discrimination with unwavering resolve. Simultaneously, his personal life was nothing short of chaotic. He clashed with fellow musicians and family members as he climbed the ladder to become "Soul Brother Number One."



His unique soul music, distinct from anything else, created a powerful movement, eventually positioning him as a leading figure in the Black liberation movement. At the same time, the intense aspects of his private life grew more pronounced.

What did he see from the pinnacle of 20th-century entertainment, having shattered barriers of discrimination, prejudice, and jealousy? The friendship and bond with his lifelong friend, who supported him through everything, reveal a new portrait of James Brown, a genius whose life was truly extraordinary.



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Opens nationwide Saturday, May 30th, at Cine Quinto and other theaters
Directed by Tate Taylor
Starring Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis
Distributed by Cinetic / PARCO
2014 / UK, USA / 139 min
http://jamesbrown-movie.jp


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