James Brown: Black and Proud profiles the charismatic, hardworking, and sometimes tyrannical musician from his start in gospel, to his pivotal role during the Civil Rights Movement, to his lasting influence on the world of music. The volume promises revelations and insights even for those more familiar with James Brown’s storied career.
Brown cuts a broad path in pop culture. Notably, Chadwick Boseman -- who is best known to the geek world as the actor behind Black Panther -- played Brown in a star-making performance in Get on Up (see “DVD Round-Up: 'Black Sails,' 'Archer,' 'Girls,' 'Boyhood,' & 'Banshee'”).
