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The Best Episodes of James Brown: Say It Loud

Every episode of James Brown: Say It Loud ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of James Brown: Say It Loud!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    James Brown: Say It Loud Season 1 Episode 1 - Making a Life for Myself
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Making a Life for Myself

    S1:E1

    Rising from poverty and overcoming abuse in the Jim Crow South, James Brown secures a record deal, electrifies audiences, and breaks down racial barriers; propelling himself into stardom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. James Brown: Say It Loud Season 1 Episode 2 - The Most Powerful Black Man in America
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #2 - The Most Powerful Black Man in America

    S1:E2

    Aligning with the civil rights movement, James Brown becomes a cultural force by articulating community pride and political influence, ultimately hailed as the most important Black man in America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. James Brown: Say It Loud Season 1 Episode 4 - Big As Big Can Be
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Big As Big Can Be

    S1:E4

    As the godfather of a breakbeat that birthed hip-hop, James Brown's life serves as a crucial call for respect and dignity for Blackness and Black music in America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. James Brown: Say It Loud Season 1 Episode 3 - Life in the Raw
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Life in the Raw

    S1:E3

    Amidst financial pressures, record company politics, substance abuse, and personal struggles, James Brown found himself on a perilous path, colliding with the law and confronting the threat of revisiting prison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Making a Life for Myself" is the best rated episode of "James Brown: Say It Loud". It scored 7.9/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/19/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Most Powerful Black Man in America".