Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James

Nan
1h 51m
2021
7.444 /10 (9)

Never mind who you thought he was.

Overview

This profile of legendary funk/R&B icon Rick James captures the peaks and valleys of his storied career to reveal a complicated and rebellious soul, driven to share his talent with the world.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2021-06-15

Top Billed Cast

Rick James

Self (archive footage)

Oscar Alston

Self

Big Daddy Kane

Self

Todd Boyd

Self

George Clinton

Self

Ice Cube

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