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James Brown Live At The Apollo '68

2008·Movie
·G
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension7

Heart

Nostalgic and cathartic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Show business, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and direction

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score and editing

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

This was one of a series of concerts James Brown gave at the Apollo in Harlem in March 1968. This performance was broadcast on television as James Brown: Man To Man. In addition to 16 vintage color performances from the concert, this special also includes film of James Brown walking the streets of Harlem and Watts as he speaks to the state of Black America and describes the political and socioeconomic advances that need to be accomplished: “My flight is for Black American to become American.”—James Brown This concert is much a 1968 James Brown time capsule as it is a timeless representation of how music can change the world.
James Brown Live PerformanceApollo Theater HistorySoul Music Icon1960s Black CultureCivil Rights EraMusical InnovationEnergetic ShowmanshipHistorical Concert Film

Crew

Directed by:
Art Fisher

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53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is James Brown Live At The Apollo '68 rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

Is James Brown Live At The Apollo '68 based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is James Brown Live At The Apollo '68 in?

ItalianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some English. Produced in United States.