Deborah Riley Draper

Deborah Riley Draper is an award-winning and critically acclaimed filmmaker who will premiere her much-anticipated project, 'James Brown: Say it Loud' on February 19th on A&E Network. She directed and co-wrote the four-part series, which is executive produced by Mick Jagger, and Academy Award-winning musician Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson. The docu-series examines Brown's legacy through exclusive interviews, never-before-seen footage, and his beloved music catalog. In this episode, Deborah and Valerie talk about the process of documentary filmmaking and editing. They also talk about James Brown's powerful music and his civil rights legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices