People remember the legendary so-called Rumble in the Jungle heavyweight championship in Zaire with Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman in 1974, but the concert that preceded it is not as well known. But it was an all-out festival, featuring African acts as well as famed American artists, including James Brown, B.B. King, the Spinners and Bill Withers. Directed by Jeffrey Levy-Hinte. Year: 2008.
James Brown in Soul Power
On October 30th, 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman faced off in the "Rumble in the Jungle." Shot in Zaire, this documentary highlights one of the most famous heavyweight bouts in boxing history and follows the weeks leading up to the event, giving an inside look at the fighters' last minute training and the soul music festival put on by Don King. Directed by Leon Gast. With Spike Lee, Norman Mailer and George Plimpton. Categories: Documentary, History, Sports. Year: 1996.
James Brown in When We Were Kings
Jake Blues (John Belushi) is a fun-loving scoundrel fresh out of prison. Joining his brother Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) on a trip to the small Catholic home where they were raised, Jake is shocked to find the mission in danger of closure unless $5000 in taxes are paid off in less than two weeks. Determined to save their home, the Blues Brothers reform their band and set off on a mission from God. Directed by John Landis. With an all star cast including James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles. Categories: Cult Classics, Action, Comedy, Musical. Year: 1980.
James Brown in The Blues Brothers