Mick Jagger gained fame as the lead singer of the Rolling Stones. His career has spanned over five decades and he has been described as one of the most popular and influential frontmen in the history of rock and roll.
Rising from poverty and overcoming abuse in the Jim Crow South, James Brown secures a record deal, electrifies audiences, and breaks down racial barriers; propelling himself into stardom.
Aligning with the civil rights movement, James Brown becomes a cultural force by articulating community pride and political influence, ultimately hailed as the most important Black man in America.
Amidst financial pressures, record company politics, substance abuse, and personal struggles, James Brown found himself on a perilous path, colliding with the law and confronting the threat of revisiting prison.
As the godfather of a breakbeat that birthed hip-hop, James Brown's life serves as a crucial call for respect and dignity for Blackness and Black music in America.
Featuring candid interviews with the Rolling Stones and never-before-seen footage, this documentary explores how Brian Jones, the genius founder of the greatest rock band in the world, was left behind in the shadows of history.