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A James Brown fanatic gangster decided to disband his own gang and see his long lost daughter before entering prison. Hoping to change his mind, his underlings planned to kidnap James Brown to convince him to perform privately for their boss.
Acting
Toshiyuki Nishida's desperate, sweaty desperation for the Godfather of Soul
Direction
Izutsu balances yakuza grit with genuine absurdity
Sound
James Brown's entire catalog weaponized for emotional manipulation

Director
Kazuyuki Izutsu
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