Monday Morning Maybe

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Poster for James Brown: Soul Survivor

James Brown: Soul Survivor

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2003 | Documentary, Music

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. If you loved Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me or The Last Waltz, start here.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

James Brown's legacy has influenced rap, soul, funk and R&B. But along with his huge talent, there's a dark side to Brown's success that includes stints in prison and unceasing tabloid speculation. This in-depth documentary takes a look at the meteoric highs and deep lows of Brown's career, offering some fascinating insights from the Godfather of Soul himself, as well as interview footage with Chuck D, Little Richard, Wyclef Jean and many others.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jeremy Marre

  • James BrownSelf
  • Bobby Byrd
  • Lyn Collins
  • Fred Wesley
  • Marva Whitney
  • Little Richard
  • Chuck D
  • Dan Aykroyd
  • Al Sharpton
  • Afrika Bambaataa