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The Most Powerful Black Man in America S01E02

42 min 8 (Series)

Aligning with the civil rights movement, James Brown becomes a cultural force by articulating community pride and political influence, ultimately hailed as the most important Black man in America.

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James Brown

James Brown

Self (archive footage)
Bootsy Collins

Bootsy Collins

Self
Chuck D

Chuck D

Self
Al Sharpton

Al Sharpton

Self
Questlove

Questlove

Self
Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Self
LL Cool J

LL Cool J

Self
Alan Leeds

Alan Leeds

Self
Danny Ray

Danny Ray

Self (archive footage)

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1970s drug addiction american dream comeback rags to riches rhythm and blues (r&b) hairstyle racial segregation music history perfectionist live music 1960s racist stereotype funk music african american history soul music triumph over adversity life and career american music black power history and legacy black american role model innovator

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