Soul Power on Blu-ray & DVD (1974)

Soul Power

1974

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Documentary about the famous 1974 concert held in Kinshasa, Zaire which featured some of the best American R 'n' B and soul artists of the time along with musical groups from South Africa. The event, which took place over three nights, was held in conjunction with the legendary 'Rumble in the Jungle' boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman and came about after musician Hugh Masekela and producer Stewart Levine teamed up with boxing promoter Don King. James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers, Miriam Makeba and Celia Cruz were some of the artists who performed at the show. The footage was shot to be used in the film 'When We Were Kings' (1996), but only a small amount was actually featured. This documentary uses the additional, unseen footage giving viewers a chance to see the celebrated music event.

Soul Power details

Formats:	12 DVD, Blu-ray
Starring:	Big Black, The Fania Allstars, Tabu Ley, Don King & Celiz Cruz, Manu Dibango, Muhammad Ali, Bill Withers, Miriam Makeba, The Crusaders, Detroit Spinners, B.B. King, James Brown, The Fania Allstars
Director:	Jeffrey Levy-Hinte
Genres:	Documentary - Entertainment, Music/Musical - Music - Blues, Music - Soul

Name	Discs
Soul Power	12 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 32 minutes
Rental release:	16 Nov 2009
Main languages:	English, French
Hearing impaired subtitles:	English

Name	Discs
Soul Power	12 Feature

Blu-ray Information

Run time:	1 hour 32 minutes
Rental release:	16 Nov 2009
Main languages:	English, French
Hearing impaired subtitles:	English

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Splendid

By a customer from Cainscross , 28 Nov 2009

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The music is fantastic' I wish we could have a CD of all of the music including the extra material. The document of the time is fascinating; perhaps not enough of James Brown but good, good footage.
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By AnneeJ47 (8 reviews) from London , 03 May 2010

Really informative and letting you know who was who of the time...Capturing the different artists doing their thing on stage. Behind the scenes footage was excellent. Loved the boxing challenge between an artist and Mohammed Ali! Classic!!! Hey! If you weren't up on your feet by the end with JB...sumthin wrong wid you!
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Brilliant ...

By Jimmy223 (10 reviews) from London , 04 Mar 2010

Fantastic .. watched again and again (Film first then just the tracks)

BB King .. really really good

'The Click Song' ... WOW .. en francais, elle etais fantastique

Sister Sledge ... yeah OK-ish

James Brown was a bit OTT

really enjoyable
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Splendid

By a customer from Cainscross , 28 Nov 2009

The music is fantastic' I wish we could have a CD of all of the music including the extra material. The document of the time is fascinating; perhaps not enough of James Brown but good, good footage.
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