Godfather Of Funk: The Untold Journey of George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic

Production Details

Title: Godfather Of Funk

Format: HBSVOD Feature / Prime Video

Production Begins: Development

Producer: John Davis, Catherine Davis, Greg Yolen, Charisse Hewitt-Webster, George Clinton, Archie Ivy, Jeff Jampol

Writer: Virgil Williams, Max Werner

Director: Bill Condon

Cast: Eddie Murphy

Synopsis: Murphy will star as Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton. The biopic is the untold story of influential pioneer of funk and his tumultuous journey to founding musical collective Parliament-Funkadelic. Known for their outlandish sci-fi themes, surreal sounds, and psychedelic shows, Clinton and his band’s wild road redefined music and culture.

Production Companies

Davis Entertainment

150 S. Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049

info@davisentertainment.com

Nine Lives Entertainment

150 S. Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049

info@davisentertainment.com

Eddie Murphy Productions
charisse@emproductions.com

Amazon MGM Studios

9336 W. Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

310-573-2305
amazonstudioscontactus@amazon.com

This production is not yet released.

About Godfather Of Funk

This biopic focuses on George Clinton, the prominent leader of Parliament-Funkadelic. It narrates his life story, highlighting the challenges he faced while establishing a groundbreaking music collective. Clinton’s influence extended well beyond music, impacting culture and artistry in various forms. The film showcases Parliament-Funkadelic’s unique characteristics, including their avant-garde sci-fi themes and innovative sound. These elements contributed to a distinctive style that captivated audiences and left a lasting mark on the music industry.