The Night James Brown Saved Boston

As American cities exploded into violence following the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr. in April of 1968, tensions grew so heavy in Boston that a planned James Brown concert was nearly canceled. Instead, Brown took the stage and his performance that night was credited with playing a role in shielding the city from a tragic meltdown. This documentary tells the compelling tale of the event using archival concert footage and interviews. 175 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; interviews.