Soul Power (film)

Soul Power is a 2008 documentary film directed by Jeff LevyHinte about the Zaire 74 music festival in Kinshasa which accompanied the Rumble in the Jungle heavyweight boxing championship match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in October 1974. The film was made from archival footage other footage shot at the time focusing on the fight was edited to form the film When We Were Kings.

Music played on stage makes up for about half of the running time. The rest comprises documentary clips about the event, including footage of the musicians, and behindthescenes planning such as the stage setup. The DVD release also includes longer clips with jam sessions, and interviews with local citizens.James Brown performs at the beginning of the film and sings two songs in the end another of his performances is included as a bonus feature on the DVD. Brown is also shown behind the scenes, and the musicians are seen mixing with the boxers. ........

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