Finding the Funk
Originally released in 2014. Finding the Funk is a documentary/music film. directed by Nelson George. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Questlove, James Brown, and George Clinton
Synopsis
Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family Stone, then to Dayton the birthplace of so many of Funk's originators, then onto Detroit where from the ashes of Motown, P-Funk's Mothership arose, and then to LA where a new crop of musicians are creating their own Funk history. On our journey into Funk, we talk to legends Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Nona Hendryx, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell, and Steve Arrington and their descendants Mike D, D'Angelo, Sheila E, Shock G and Sade's Stuart Matthewman. Narrated by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson of the Roots.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finding the Funk about?
Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebr...
Who directed Finding the Funk?
Finding the Funk was directed by Nelson George.
How long is Finding the Funk?
Finding the Funk has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Finding the Funk released?
Finding the Funk was released on January 31, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Finding the Funk?
The main cast of Finding the Funk includes Questlove, James Brown, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Sly Stone.