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10 Best Movies Like The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove

If you loved The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

2014★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of...

#2
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

2021★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity....

#3
This Is It

This Is It

2009★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London....

#4
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

2012★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the fil...

#5
Tupac: Resurrection

Tupac: Resurrection

2003★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop MCs of all time....

#6
Beastie Boys Story

Beastie Boys Story

2020★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove for fans of Documentary & Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Here's a little story they're about to tell... Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of their band and 40 years of friendship in a live documentary experience directed by ...

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