Produced & Directed by: Jeff Levy-Hinte
Produced by: David Sonenberg, Leon Gast
Edited by: David Smith
Originally Conceived by: Stewart Levine
Cinematographers: Paul Goldsmith, ASC, Kevin Keating, Albert Maysles, Roderick Young
Characters In Order Of Appearance
"Godfather of Soul": James Brown
J.B.’s Bandleader & Trombonist: Fred Wesley
J.B.’s Saxophonist: Maceo Parker
Festival/Fight Promoter: Don King
"The Greatest": Muhammad Ali
Concert Lighting Director: Bill McManus
Festival Coordinator:Alan Pariser
Festival Promoter:Stewart Levine
Festival Promoter: Lloyd Price
Investor Representative:Keith Bradshaw
The Spinners:Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson, Pervis Jackson, Bobbie Smith, Philippé Wynne
"King of the Blues":B.B. King
Fania All-Stars Guitarist: Yomo Toro
Singer/Songwriter:Bill Withers
"La Reina de la Salsa":Celia Cruz
Fania All Stars Banbdleader & Flautist:Johnny Pacheco
Trio Madjesi:Mario Matadidi Mabele, Loko Massengo “Djeskain,” Saak “Sinatra” Sakoul
Festival Promoter:Hugh Masakela
Author & Editor: George Plimpton
Photographer:Lynn Goldsmith
Black Nationalist:Stokely Carmichael a.k.a. “Kwame Ture”
Ali’s Cornerman:Drew “Bundini” Brown
J.B.’s Singer and Bassist:“Sweet” Charles Sherrell”
J.B.’s Dancers- “The Paybacks”: David Butts, Lola Love
Saxophonist:Manu Dibango
Music Festival Emcee:Lukuku
OK Jazz Lead Singer:François “Franco” Luambo Makiadi
Singer:Miriam Makeba
Spinners and Sister Sledge Manager:Buddy Allen
Sister Sledge:Debbie Sledge, Joni Sledge, Kathy Sledge, Kim Sledge
The Crusaders: Kent Leon Brinkley, Larry Carlton, Wilton Felder, Wayne Henderson, Stix Hooper, Joe Sample
Fania All-Stars Conga Player:Ray Barretto
Fania All Stars Timbali Player:Nicky Marrero
Conga Musician: Danny “Big Black” Ray
Orchestre Afrisa International Lead Singer:Tabu Ley Rochereau
Production Crew
Production Manager: Barrie Singer
Production Coordinators:John Ginnes, Louise Marshall
Unit Managers:St. Claire Bourne, Ossie Brown
Additional Cinematographers:Bob Fletcher, Joseph Galloway, Wardell Gaynor, Jack Harris, Roy Lewis, Roland Mitchell, Karma Stanley, Burleigh Wartes
Stil Photographers: Kwame Brathwaite, Lynn Goldsmith, Millard Thomas
Location Sound Recordists: Gene Defever, Peter Hliddel, Ed Lockman, Tony Miller, Mark Paturet, Randal Shepard, Richard Wells, Shane Zarantash
Gaffers:Michael Barrow, Norman Leigh
Grips:Larry Kirsch, Bob Kragen
Concert Music Recording by: Tom Scott, Chris Stone, Gary Kellgren, Alan Manger, Record Plant Studios, Los Angeles
Location Sound Coordinator: Bill Daley, Bernard Fox
Camera Technician: Egon Stephan
Production Assistants:Jonathan Angier, Larry Bullard, Richard Edelen, Cynthia Henry, Bob Hewitt, Frank D’Angelo, Peter Lasoff, Rich Wardell
Post Production
Post Production Supervisor:James Debbs
Coordinator for DASFilms Ltd.:Andréa Timpone
Additional Coordinator for Antidote Films:Kristen Kusama
Assistant Editors:Ted Mavish, Kari Mulholland, Jon Tripp
Post Production Interns: Emma Meehan, Keith Davis, Max Berger, Tiffany Che, Emi Yamasaki
French Translation: Hannie Dauman
Music Mixer:Tom Cassel
Audio Post Facility: Dig It Audio
Sound Supervisor & Re-recording Mixer:Tom Efinger
Sound Design:John Moros
Assistant Sound Editor:Jeff Seelye
Foley Engineer:Eric Gitelson
Foley Artist: Leslie Bloome
Foley Carpenter: Zack J. Moros Sr.
Loop Group Artists: Emie Alice, James Mohammed Didin, Veronica Fellman, Lea Kadima, Franklin Kunganzi, Christian Kadima Kayembe, Joseph T. Mbangu, Destinee B. Mbangu, Harmonie G. Mbangu, Hope T. Mbangu, Lance Woods
Dig It In House Producer: Alicia Loving
Dolby Consultant: James Nichols
Digital Intermediate and Mastering Services:Final Frame
Mastering Colorist: Will Cox
Assistant Mastering Editor:Charlie Rokosny
Titles:Andrew Goldman
For Universal Studios Digital Services
Dailies Telecine:, Scott Layfer, Rene Zamora
2K Digital Scans:John Heitmann, Mike Karlman, Skip Martin, Juan Figueroa
Project Coordinators: Mary Schneider, Bonnie Stern
Additional Dailies Telecine:Post Works, NYC
Digital Effects and Restoration:Keith Eng, Ricardo Galbis, Jeffrey Levy-Hinte
Negative Preparation:Stan Stzaba, World Cinevision
Music Transfers:Mark Berger, Dreamhire
Nagra Tape Machine Rental: Professional Sound Services
Video Transfers:Dirk Van Dall, Broadway Video
Distribution Advisor: Josh Braun, Submarine Entertainment
Legal Counsel: Kenneth D. Freundlich, Esq., Freundlich Law; Gregory Bonzer, Esq., Michael Donaldson, Esq., Donaldson & Calif; Ian Stratford, Esq., Jonathan Gray, Esq., Gray Krauss LLP
Music
"SOUL POWER"
Written by James Brown & the J.B.'s
Under License from Unichappell Music Inc.
On behalf of Crited Music, Inc. (BMI)
"BAKOBOSANA"
Written by Lita Bembo
Performed by Lita Bembo & Les Stukas
All rights reserved - Tous droits réservés
"I'LL NEVER LET YOU BREAK MY HEART AGAIN"
Written by Fred Wesley, Charles Bobbit, Reggie Bryan
Performed by "Sweet" Charles Sherrell and the J.B.'s
Under License from Unichappell Music, Inc.
On behalf of Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI)
"ONE OF A KIND (LOVE AFFAIR)"
Written by Joseph B. Jefferson
Performed by The Spinners
Under License from Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
"SIMBA NKONI"
Written by François “Franco” Luambo Makiadi
Performed by OK Jazz featuring Franco
All rights reserved - Tous droits réservés
"HOPE SHE'LL BE HAPPIER"
Written by Bill Withers
Performed by Bill Withers
Under license from Songes of Universal, Inc.
on behalf of Interior Music Corp. (BMI)
"THE CLICK SONG"
Written by The Manhattan Brothers
Performed by Miriam Makeba
Under License from Makeba Music Company
"ON AND ON"
Written by Curtis Mayfield
Performed by Sister Sledge
Under License from Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
on behalf of Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
and Todd Mayfield Publishing (BMI)
"THRILL IS GONE"
Written by Rick Davon Darnell and Roy Hawkins
Performed by B.B. King
Under License from Universal Music-Careers (BMI)
"PUT IT WHERE YOU WANT IT"
Written by Joe Sample
Performed by the Crusaders
Under license from Chrysalis Songs (BMI)
"QUIMBARA"
Written by Junior Cepeda
Performed by Celia Cruz and the Fania All Stars
Under License from Universal-Musica Unica Publishing
on behalf of Fania Music (BMI)
"PONTE DURO"
Written by Johnny Pacheco
Performed by the Fania All Stars
Under License from Universal-Musica Unica Publishing
on behalf of Fania Music (BMI)
"BONJOUR L’AFRIQUE"
Written by Big Black
Performed by Big Black
Published by Jokot
"SELI-JA"
Written by Tabu Ley Rochereau
Performed by Tabu Ley Rochereau & L'Afrisa International
Under License from EMI Blackwood Music, Inc.
"PAYBACK"
Written by James Brown, John H. Starks, and Fred Wesley
Peformed by James Brown & the J. B.'s
Under License from Unichappell Music, Inc.
on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI)
"COLD SWEAT"
Written by James Brown and Alfred James Ellis
Performed by James Brown & the J. B.'s
Under License from Unichappell Music, Inc.
on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI)
"I CAN'T STAND MYSELF (WHEN YOU TOUCH ME)"
Written by James Brown
Performed by James Brown & the J. B.'s
Under License from Unichappell Music, Inc.
on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI)
"SAY IT LOUD (I'M BLACK AND I'M PROUD)"
Written by James Brown and Alfred James Ellis
Performed by James Brown & the J.B.'s
Under License from Unichappell Music, Inc.
on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI)
"SAME BEAT"
Written by James Brown
Performed by Fred Wesley and the J.B.'s
Under License from Unichappell Music, Inc.
on behalf of Dynatone Publishing Co. (BMI
Antidote International Films
Vice President:Takeo Hori
Project Supervisor:James Debbs
Office Manager:Katheline Ruiz
Special Thanks: Thomas Brady, Ken Braun, Michelle Byrd, Andrea Ceresko, Suzanne Ceresko, Viviana Diaz, Heidi Durow, Carol Dysinger, Gerri Gast, Nelson George, Ted Hope, Lisa Jackson, Jason Lampkin, Rainer Kusama-Hinte, Alan Leeds, Parker Lutz, Jason Nadeau, Indra Persaud, Thom Powers, Kristen Molina, Dina Raizman, Keri Smith, Penelope Smith, Tim Thomas, Shelley Sonenberg, Vanessa Wanger, Harry Weinger
In Memory Of: Buddy Allen, Ray Barretto, St. Claire Bourne, James Brown, Drew "Bundini" Brown, Stokely Carmichael, Lyn Collins, Santito Colon, Harold Conrad, Celia Cruz, Ahmet Ertegün, Billy Henderson, Pervis Jackson, Gary Kellgren, Marvin Kohn, François “Franco” Luambo Makiadi, Héctor LaVoe, Miriam Makeba, Jerry Masucci, Bill McManus, Tony Miller, Justice Connie Motley, Jimmy Nolen, St. Clair Pinckney, George Plimpton, Eliot Sachs, Ramón "Mongo" Santamaría, Barrie Singer, Ángel Santos Colón Vega, Burleign Wartes, Brian Weirda, Philippé "Soul" Wynne
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