Finding the Funk (2014)

Name: Finding the Funk
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2014
Duration: 78 min
Cast: Questlove, James Brown, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Sly Stone

1h 18m

Documentary Music

Plot

A vibrant exploration of Funk music unfolds through a cross-country road trip that traces its evolution. Beginning with its Jazz roots and the legendary bands of James Brown in the '60s, the journey moves to the Bay Area to honor Sly & the Family Stone. Next, it delves into Dayton, the birthplace of many Funk pioneers, before heading to Detroit, where P-Funk's Mothership rose from Motown's legacy. Finally, it arrives in LA, where a fresh generation of artists is shaping Funk's future. Narrated by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson, the film features insights from icons and emerging talents alike.

Cast

Questlove James Brown George Clinton Bootsy Collins Sly Stone Nile Rodgers D'Angelo Bernie Worrell Michael Diamond Sheila E. Arthur Baker James Mtume Shock G Vernon Reid Steve Arrington