'We Want the Funk' moves your mind and body

Documentary of the Week | Apr 4, 2025

'We Want the Funk' explores several decades of the highly danceable music genre, ranging from James Brown to Fela Kuti. Filmmakers Stanley Nelson and Nicole London combine dazzling performance footage with sharp analysis of the politics and artistry of funk.

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