James Brown: Say It Loud traces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested 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. His words, songs, style, and moves inspired musical revolutions and molded a nation’s view of Black Pride and Black masculinity. The documentary details how Brown persevered through decades of personal demons, racial injustice, and career setbacks to find redemption and become one of the most celebrated and influential artists of the 20th century.