Soul Survivor

The Godfather of Soul is an enigmatic figure shrouded in myth, more legend than man. Most are aware of the indelible mark he has left on popular music, and few can ignore the recent scandals surrounding his personal life and finances. But, who is the real James Brown? This is the question the PBS film, James Brown: Soul Survivor seeks to answer. The film, now released on DVD, features interviews with key music figures and those close to James Brown as well as interviews with the legend himself. It pieces together rare concert footage and recordings and seeks to view his life in terms of the hardships he and other blacks had to endure.

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