Vividly tracing the history and influence of funk music, filmmakers Stanley Nelson (2012 Full Frame Tribute honoree) and Nicole London bring to the screen the stars and stories, the themes and theory, behind the music. Featuring dazzling archival performances from James Brown, Sly & the Family Stone, Parliament Funkadelic, Labelle, Fela Kuti, and more, this energetic documentary has the spirit and spectacle of a concert film. Effortlessly woven throughout the film are interviews with contemporary musicians and ambassadors of the sound, including Questlove, Prince Paul, and David Byrne, who discuss the vast constellation of funk, ranging from post-war politics, sociology, and science to the roots of the legendary rhythms. As infectious and dynamic as the grooves it chronicles, We Want the Funk! honors funk’s fantastic voyage with a cinematic journey through the genre.  TM

Q&A following screening.