Soul Power (2009)

Name: Soul Power
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2009
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: James Brown, Bill Withers, B.B. King, Muhammad Ali, Don King

1h 33m United States of America

Documentary Music

Plot

Soul Power captures the electrifying atmosphere of the Zaire 74 music festival held in Kinshasa, coinciding with the legendary Rumble in the Jungle boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in October 1974. Utilizing archival footage, this documentary immerses viewers in the vibrant cultural scene surrounding the event, showcasing performances by iconic artists. While some footage was later incorporated into the film When We Were Kings, Soul Power stands alone in its celebration of music, camaraderie, and the powerful spirit of an era defined by both sport and artistic expression.

Cast

James Brown Bill Withers B.B. King Muhammad Ali Don King Manu Dibango Lola Love Franco Luombo Miriam Makeba Celia Cruz Hugh Masekela Johnny Pacheco George Plimpton Sweet Charles Sherrill Debbie Sledge