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The night James Brown saved Boston

Call Number

  • DVD 782.421644 B8783N (CEN)

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Performers

Narrated by Dennis Haysbert.

Publication Information

Los Angeles, CA : Shout! Factory, c2008.

Physical Description

1 videodisc (ca. 175 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

This documentary tells the story of the pivotal role that James Brown and his April 5, 1968, concert played in the political, social and cultural history of the country in the wake of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.

Notes

Title from container.

DVD release of the 2008 documentary.

Special features: additional interview footage with Charles Bobbit, Dr. Robert Hall, James Brown's band, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rickey Vincent, Dr. Cornel West ; panel at the Boston premiere.

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