Fred Wesley

Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.

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.

A documentary on funk and P-funk and the bands and artists that made it all happen: James Brown, Sly Stone, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Maurice White and his Earth Wind & Fire, Average White Band, Kool & The Gang and lots more. It tells the story of black American music and how it evolved from funk to more main stream to disco to hiphop to contemporary R 'n B and its impact on society. Music and live footage from the bands, interviews with artists and band members of Kool & The Gang, Earth Wind & Fire, George Clinton and lots more.

A documentary exploring the life and legacy of Clyde Stubblefield, James Brown’s groundbreaking drummer whose rhythm reshaped music across generations. Despite his profound influence, a lack of credit and compensation resulted in a life of obscurity and hardships.

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Documentary about the life of jazz and funk saxophonist, Maceo Parker

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Bootsy Collins and his New Rubber Band live at Jazz Baltica, Salzau Germany, 1998, featuring P-Funk legends Garry Shider, Fred Wesley, Rick Gardner, Gary "Mudbone" Cooper and Frankie "Kash" Waddy.