Mick Jagger, Questlove to team for James Brown doc series


Kevork Djansezian/AP

NEW YORK (AP) — Mick Jagger and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson are teaming up to produce a four-part documentary series on soul legend James Brown for the A&E Network.

“James Brown: Say it Loud” is expected to premiere on the network next year. Brown, who died in 2006, would have been 90 in May 2023.

The Rolling Stones frontman described Brown as “a brilliant performer who inspired me from the beginning.”

Questlove, leader of the Roots, is riding high from “Summer of Soul (Or, When the Revolution Could Not be Televised),” his Oscar-nominated documentary on a series of Harlem concerts described as the Black Woodstock.

“The life of James Brown is significant not only to understand his immense musical impact, which inspires us and other artists to this day, but also for the deep and lasting impression he has had on American culture,” he said.

Peter Afterman, David Blackman and Victoria Pearman are also listed as executive producers, with Deborah Riley Draper as director.

[apnews.com]

February 25, 2022

A&E Greenlights Documentary Event "James Brown: Say it Loud" (wt) with Executive Producers Mick Jagger and Questlove

A&E NETWORK GREENLIGHTS FOUR-PART DOCUMENTARY EVENT “JAMES BROWN: SAY IT LOUD” (WT) COMMEMORATING THE GODFATHER OF SOUL

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY MICK JAGGER, QUESTLOVE, PETER AFTERMAN, DAVID BLACKMAN, VICTORIA PEARMAN, BLACK THOUGHT AND DIRECTED BY DEBORAH RILEY DRAPER UNDER PRODUCTION ENTITIES, JAGGED FILMS, TWO ONE FIVE ENTERTAINMENT, INAUDIBLE FILMS AND POLYGRAM ENTERTAINMENT

New York, NY – February 25, 2022 – A&E Network has greenlit four-part documentary event “James Brown: Say It Loud” (working title) exploring the entertainment icon’s legacy as a musical force, cultural catalyst, and dominant Black creative voice. The documentary event delves into Brown’s improbably epic life and sound that was as innovative as it was influential. Exploring his legacy through exclusive interviews with friends, family, collaborators and proteges as well as his beloved music catalog, the documentary also includes never-before-seen archival footage. The documentary will premiere on A&E in 2023 timed to what would have been Brown’s 90th birthday. The series is directed by Deborah Riley Draper and executive produced by Mick Jagger, Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, Peter Afterman, David Blackman, Victoria Pearman, Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter, Shawn Gee, Zarah Zohlman and Charlie Cohen. Co-Executive Producers for Polygram are Madeline Post and Robert Komadina. Producer for Inaudible Films is Sarah Haber.

“I am thrilled to be producing the four part documentary series with A&E delving into the fascinating life of James Brown,” said executive producer Mick Jagger. “He was a brilliant performer who inspired me from the beginning and was deeply committed to the Civil Rights movement. I have always admired James and learned so much from him. I look forward to bringing the series to life.”

“The life of James Brown is significant not only to understand his immense musical impact, which inspires us and other artists to this day, but also for the deep and lasting impression he has had on American culture,” said executive producers Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson and Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter. “Brown’s life is a crucial and timely story of struggle, redemption, and self-identity and we are honored to have the chance to share it.”

“A&E has a long legacy as a home for bold, insightful, and engaging storytelling that pushes boundaries and bring viewers deeper into the lives and worlds they thought they knew,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E. “We are honored to partner with executive producers Mick Jagger, Questlove, Black Thought, the teams at Inaudible Films, Jagged Films, Two One Five Entertainment, Polygram Entertainment, and director Deborah Riley Draper to continue this tradition with ‘James Brown: Say It Loud’ to provide audiences with an in-depth look, not only into the extraordinary life of the Godfather of Soul, but also his immeasurable influence as a cultural force in American society.”

Across four hours, “James Brown: Say it Loud” traces the intense highs and lows of James Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested for armed robbery in the Jim Crow era South to an entertainment legend whose words, songs, style and moves inspired musical revolutions and molded a nation’s view of Black pride and Black masculinity. Consistently facing obstacles and unbelievable odds, the documentary details how Brown persevered through decades of personal demons, racial injustice and career setbacks to find redemption and become one of the most celebrated and influential artists of the 20th century. “James Brown: Say It Loud” is a definitive look at a complicated life and a reflection on the immense impact Brown continues to have as a musical and cultural trailblazer.

“James Brown: Say It Loud” is produced by Inaudible Films in association with Polygram Entertainment for A&E Network. Peter Afterman serves as executive producer for Inaudible Films along with producer Sarah Haber. Executive producers for Jagged Films are Mick Jagger and Victoria Pearman. Executive Producers for Two One Five Entertainment are Amhir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter, Shawn Gee, and Zarah Zohlman. David Blackman serves as an executive producer with Madeline Post and Robert Komadina as co-executive producers for Polygram Entertainment. Charlie Cohen also serves as executive producer. Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E Network.

[www.aetv.com]

cool

i'll watch it

Mick back in 2014 talking about Get On Up .......... WORTH a listen



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Love to see Mick giving credits to his teen idol James Brown again. There are many performers who were inspired by Brown but Mick is the one who is not just "copying his moves" but who also tries to keep his legacy alive.

Wasn't this already done a couple a years ago? Are they doing the same thing all over again?

I think a few years ago was the James Brown biopic, not a documentary.

~"Love is Strong"~

Looking forward to this.

Love these pics w James.

I hope they have a ton more film of James Brown performing at his peak. So far I haven't seen much more than the TAMI footage, that does capture James at his peak. But other than that I haven't seen a lot from the period.

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Looking forward to this.

Love these pics w James.

i just wanna ask mick what he and james were talking about here

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24FPS
I hope they have a ton more film of James Brown performing at his peak. So far I haven't seen much more than the TAMI footage, that does capture James at his peak. But other than that I haven't seen a lot from the period.

The Ed Sullivan Show, 1966:

James Brown family eager to be part of Jagger, Questlove documentary on Godfather of Soul

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March 1, 2022


Soul Of America Festival in Augusta GA, May 2006. MICHAEL HOLAHAN AUGUSTA CHRONICLE

[www.augustachronicle.com]

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I hope they have a ton more film of James Brown performing at his peak. So far I haven't seen much more than the TAMI footage, that does capture James at his peak. But other than that I haven't seen a lot from the period.

The Ed Sullivan Show, 1966:

Those are very truncated performances. Whittled down to the nub. I'd like to see an entire concert from 1965 or '66.

Rockman, you find the best stuff, thank you. Mick's French is amazing.

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