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We Want the Funk!

20251h 30mStanley Nelson,Nicole London

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Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.

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ComposerProducerCultureFunkMelodyCultural IdentityDocumentaryHistoryMusicUnited States Of America (usa)

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Frequently asked questions

What is We Want the Funk! (2025) about?

Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.

Who stars in We Want the Funk!?

We Want the Funk! stars Nona Hendryx (Self), Questlove (Self), George Clinton (Self), Fred Wesley (Self), Marcus Miller (Self). The film was directed by Stanley Nelson.

How long is We Want the Funk!?

We Want the Funk! has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025.

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