Filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper discusses her experience directing the four-part documentary series on James Brown, titled “JAMES BROWN: SAY IT LOUD,” which you can watch on A&E, the A&E app, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. She shares her excitement in being chosen for the project and emphasizes the importance of putting blackness at the center of the storytelling. Draper explains her detailed approach to the storytelling process, using primary source material and James Brown’s own words and music to create an authentic and powerful narrative. Plus, Draper explains the challenges of addressing James Brown’s flaws and legal troubles in the documentary, while still celebrating his career and legacy. Check out the film’s trailer below. All that plus I talk about the emergence of AI in entertainment. Listen anywhere you get podcasts. Thanks!
Trailer for “James Brown: Say It Loud”