Arte.tv Documentary 'We Want the Funk!' Explores Funk Music's Emancipatory Power
As part of its 'Summer of Disco' programming, Arte.tv is streaming the documentary 'We Want the Funk!', directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London. The film examines the history and cultural impact of funk music, highlighting its role in African American emancipation and its influence on subsequent genres. The documentary features interviews with key figures such as Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, and Maceo Parker, and traces funk's evolution from the 1960s through its peak in the 1970s. It also explores the genre's social and political dimensions, emphasizing how funk provided a voice for marginalized communities. The film is available on Arte.tv as part of a summer series dedicated to disco and related music styles.
Key facts
- Documentary 'We Want the Funk!' is directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London.
- It is part of Arte.tv's 'Summer of Disco' programming.
- The film explores funk music's role in emancipation and cultural identity.
- Features interviews with Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, and Maceo Parker.
- Covers funk's development from the 1960s to the 1970s.
- Highlights funk's social and political significance for African Americans.
- Available for streaming on Arte.tv.
- Part of a broader summer series on disco and related genres.
Entities
Artists
- Stanley Nelson
- Nicole London
- Bootsy Collins
- George Clinton
- Maceo Parker
Institutions
- Arte.tv