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James Brown: Say It Loud

8.020241 seasonTV-PGTV SeriesDocumentary

Traces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested and jailed at the age of 16 for breaking into a car in the Jim Crow-era South, to an entertainment legend whose groundbreaking talent and unique perspective catapulted him to become a cultural force.

DirectorDeborah Riley Draper
WritersMari Keiko Gonzalez·Deborah Riley Draper
ProducersBrad Abramson·Peter Afterman

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PhiloPhiloA&EA&EHooplaHooplaPlexPlexTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Making a Life for Myself
Feb 19, 2024 7.0
E2
The Most Powerful Black Man in America
Feb 19, 2024 8.0
E3
Life in the Raw
Feb 20, 2024 8.0
E4
Big As Big Can Be
Feb 20, 2024 6.0

Cast · Directed by Deborah Riley Draper

JBJames Brown
James Brown
Self (archive footage)
DB
Deanna Brown
Self - James Brown's Wife
YB
Yamma Brown
Self - James Brown's Daughter
BCBootsy Collins
Bootsy Collins
Self
CDChuck D
Chuck D
Self
ASAl Sharpton
Al Sharpton
Self
QQuestlove
Questlove
Self
MJMick Jagger
Mick Jagger
Self
LJLL Cool J
LL Cool J
Self
ALAlan Leeds
Alan Leeds
Self
JK
Jason King
Self
CM
Christian McBride
Self

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James Brown: Say It Loud — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams James Brown: Say It Loud?

James Brown: Say It Loud is streaming on Philo, A&E and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is James Brown: Say It Loud on Netflix?

No, James Brown: Say It Loud is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Philo and A&E.

Is James Brown: Say It Loud on Amazon Prime Video?

James Brown: Say It Loud isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch James Brown: Say It Loud for free?

James Brown: Say It Loud is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Plex in United States.

How many seasons are in James Brown: Say It Loud?

James Brown: Say It Loud has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2024.

Are all episodes of James Brown: Say It Loud out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of James Brown: Say It Loud are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of James Brown: Say It Loud?

No — James Brown: Say It Loud ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.