The Night James Brown Saved Boston
April 5th, 1968. The day after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and American cities are imploding. The Mayor of Boston is about to cancel a long-scheduled James Brown concert to avoid confrontation. Instead, Brown took to the stage and his televised performance that night was credited with playing a role in shielding the city from a tragic meltdown. This documentary tells the compelling tale of the event using archival concert footage and interviews.
Year: 2008
Genre: Documentaries, Music Capsule, General Docos, Music Capsule
Country: USA
Director: David Leaf
Starring: James Brown
Duration: 74 Minutes
Rating: PG
7.4/10
Location in store: Music Capsule
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