We Want the Funk (DVD)

WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through funk's history, from its African and jazz roots to James Brown's early work and the rise of Parliament Funkadelic. Distinctly urban, funk reflected a post- Civil Rights sensibility. The film explores the symbiotic relationship between funk's explosion and the political and racial dynamics of 1970s inner-city America. An unapologetic expression of Black pride, resilience, and joy in the wake of the Civil Rights era. The film explores how funk's infectious grooves became a force of cultural resistance and self-determination. Packed with rare footage, legendary performances, and in-depth interviews with funk pioneers, WE WANT THE FUNK! captures the raw energy, deep soul, and unbreakable spirit of funk. 400 - WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through funk’s history, from its African and jazz roots to James Brown’s early work and the rise of Parliament Funkadelic. Distinctly urban, funk reflected a post-Civil Rights sensibility. The film explores the symbiotic relationship between funk’s explosion and the political and racial dynamics of 1970s inner-city America. 240 - WE WANT THE FUNK! traces funk’s journey from its African and jazz roots to James Brown and Parliament Funkadelic. The film explores funk’s rise alongside the political and racial dynamics of 1970s inner-city America. 90 - WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated journey through the history of funk music.