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Finding the Funk

7.220141h 18mMovieDocumentaryMusic

Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family Stone, then to…

DirectorNelson George

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 3 other countries

Finding the Funk isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Guernsey, United Kingdom, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Nelson George

QQuestlove
Questlove
Self
JBJames Brown
James Brown
Self
GCGeorge Clinton
George Clinton
Self
BCBootsy Collins
Bootsy Collins
Self
SSSly Stone
Sly Stone
Himself
NRNile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers
Self
DD'Angelo
D'Angelo
Self
BWBernie Worrell
Bernie Worrell
Self
MDMichael Diamond
Michael Diamond
Himself
SESheila E.
Sheila E.
Herself
ABArthur Baker
Arthur Baker
Himself
JMJames Mtume
James Mtume
Himself

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Finding the Funk — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Finding the Funk?

Finding the Funk isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United Kingdom, Guernsey and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Finding the Funk on Netflix?

No, Finding the Funk is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Finding the Funk on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Finding the Funk isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Finding the Funk for free?

Finding the Funk isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.