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James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston

2008Movie1 h 0 minG

DocumentaryMusic
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A cathartic, nostalgic documentary movie about show business and a real life story, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

On April 5, 1968, soul legend James Brown performed a concert in Boston that many say shielded that city from the kinds of devastating riots that ripped other cities apart after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Feels like

  • Soul Music History
  • Civil Rights Era
  • James Brown
  • Concert Film
  • Boston History
  • Social Impact of Music
  • Triumph Over Tragedy
  • Positive Community Influence
  • American History

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
David Leaf
Written by
Morgan Neville
Produced by
David Leaf, Morgan Neville, Eric Kulberg

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 5, 2008 · 1 h 0 min · G

Released
April 5, 2008
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

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Where can I stream James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston?

PrimePeacockPeacock Premium+Qello Concerts by Stingray

In the United States, James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston streams on Prime, Peacock, and Qello Concerts by Stingray. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.3).

Is James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.