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The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove

2014·Movie
1h 0min
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
IMDb7.5

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Show business, history, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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

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About

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.
Music DocumentaryFunk HistoryCultural EvolutionArchival FootageArtist InterviewsSocietal Impact of MusicNostalgic CelebrationBehind-the-ScenesBlack American MusicEducational & Entertaining

Crew

Directed by:
James Hale

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove?

1 h 0 min

The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove runs 1 h 0 min.

Is The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove based on a true story?

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

What language is The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove in?

English

It was made in English.