Finding the Funk (2014): Cast & Where to Watch
Finding the Funk is a 2014 music documentary directed by Nelson George, starring James Brown, Sly Stone and Bootsy Collins. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Nelson George
- Genres
- Music , Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Finding the Funk About?
The premise of Finding the Funk without spoilers.
This documentary explores the evolution of Funk music, tracing its origins in Jazz and the James Brown era of the 1960s. The journey visits key locations like the Bay Area, Dayton, Detroit, and Los Angeles, celebrating influential artists such as Sly & the Family Stone and Parliament-Funkadelic. Featuring interviews with legends including Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, and Maceo Parker, alongside contemporary musicians, the film delves into the genre’s rich history and its ongoing legacy, narrated by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson.
Where to Watch Finding the Funk
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Finding the Funk Cast
James Brown leads the cast, with Sly Stone and Bootsy Collins. Directed by Nelson George; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director Nelson George
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James Brown as themselves - Sly Stone as themselves
- Bootsy Collins as themselves
- George Clinton as themselves
Also Starring in Finding the Funk
· 12 more- Questlove Themselves
- Nile Rodgers Themselves
- Sheila E Themselves
- Michael Diamond Themselves
- Vernon Reid Themselves
- Bernie Worrell Themselves
- Shock G Themselves
- D'Angelo Themselves
- Arthur Baker Themselves
- James Mtume Themselves
- Nona Hendryx
- Steve Arrington
Finding the Funk Also Known As
Also known as “파인딩 더 펑크”.
- Also known as
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- 파인딩 더 펑크
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Finding the Funk FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Finding the Funk, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Finding the Funk?
Finding the Funk runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Finding the Funk released?
Finding the Funk was released on January 31, 2014.
Who directed Finding the Funk?
Finding the Funk was directed by Nelson George.
More films by Nelson George Who is in the cast of Finding the Funk?
Finding the Funk stars James Brown, Sly Stone and Bootsy Collins, among 16 credited actors.
Where can I watch Finding the Funk?
In the US, Finding the Funk is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Finding the Funk have a post-credit scene?
No. Finding the Funk has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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