James Brown altered the face of music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self made man who became among the very influential musicians of the 20th century, not only through his music, but also being a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN comprises rare and previously unseen footage, interviews and photographs, chronicling the musical ascension of"the hardest working man in show business," from his first hit,"Please, Please, Please," in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.