HBO’s James Brown Doc Features Tons of Unseen Footage

By Jamilah King Sep 05, 2014

Move over, Chadwick Boseman. The real Godfather of Soul is taking the stage again, this time in the form of a new documentary called "Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown," which will premiere on HBO on October 27 at 9 p.m.

From Rolling Stone:

Made with the support and cooperation of Brown‘s estate, the doc features rare and never-before-seen footage, interviews and photos from throughout the musician’s career. The documentary will also include interviews with Jagger, Questlove, Chuck D, Rev. Al Sharpton, Maceo Parker, Clyde Stubblefield, Melvin Parker, Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis, Martha High, Bootsy Collins, Fred Wesley and many more.

"We had full access to amazing never-before-seen photos and video from James Brown’s estate, which Alex Gibney used brilliantly to tell the story of James’ career from its inception through its pinnacle," Jagger said in a statement. "We spoke with the extraordinary people who knew James well and worked alongside him throughout his career. By hearing their fascinating stories and memories, we were able to paint the full picture of James as both a musical artist and social activist, whose legacy and impact on the music industry is ever-present."

The new documentary comes on the heels of "Get On Up," the feature film starring Boseman that hit theaters last month.