Parliament Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove (docu 2005)

One Nation Under A Groove - P-Funk Documentary 2005
Known to its legions of fans simply as P-Funk, Parliament Funkadelic has had a profound impact on the development of contemporary music, aesthetics and culture. PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC: One Nation Under a Groove chronicles the unique alchemy of the musical influences that fed into the band`s singular approach to music, documenting P-Funk`s continuing influence on today`s artists and musicians and featuring an in-depth look at the musical and entrepreneurial mastermind of its leader George Clinton.
To create a film that reflected the distinctive nature of P-Funk, filmmaker Yvonne Smith used animations both cell- and computer-generated to create the special sequences and virtual environments that reflect the P-Funk aesthetic. Inspired by a P-Funk lyric, she created the "Afronaut",a cartoon character from outer space who serves as the film`s host and narrator. The Afronaut`s voice is provided by hip-hop comic and actor Eddie Griffin, who co-starred in the popular series Malcolm and Eddie and feature films including Undercover Brother, Herbie: Fully Loaded, and Deuce Bigelow: Male Gigolo
and its sequel Deuce Bigelow: European Gigolo. In PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC, the Afronaut descends to earth from a new millennium version of the Mothership, created by computer graphics artist Paul Collins. The Afronaut was brought to life in cell animation from the drawings of Kevin Lofton, a former animation artist on Beavis and Butthead.
In PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC, interviews with the original Parliaments the late Ray Davis, Calvin Simon, Grady Thomas and Clarence "Fuzzy" Haskins take place in a virtual barber shop, reminiscent of the group`s early years doing hair and singing in a New Jersey hair salon run by George Clinton. The barbershop and the various environments in which George Clinton appears, were created in digital animation. In addition to the Parliaments, the film also features original interviews with George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, Garry Shider, Dawn Silva, one of the Brides of Funkenstein and other key P-Funk band members and staff. Other musicians interviewed include Rick James, Ice Cube, Flea and Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, De La Soul, Shock G (also known as "Humpty Hump" of the Digital Underground) and Nona Hendryx of LaBelle. Reginald Hudlin, director of House Party and Boomerang, president of entertainment for BET and a P-Funk fanatic, also appears, as does funk historian and author Rickey Vincent.

[@ShawnC.T.]

The late, great Bernie Worrell's keyboard work on "Flashlight", to this day, is still unequalled...

[@denisebberry7763]

RIGHT BOUT THAT BABY!!

[@gregmuscovalley3791]

Bernie played it the way we felt it

[@MrVicthayn]

Insurance Man for the Funk!

[@nicholasrini6625]

Where'd he get that funk from??!!

[@ezedikeohamadike9003]

George Clinton stole the money left that management didn't steal. Raped the woman singers. Its all documented. I felt the darkness in the mid 70s. It was poison. If you band mates say , slipping away on a ship of fools who had a capitan who changed all the rules.... There's a problem

[@JanVanGalen]

Me, a white teenager in the 70's in Europe, I was enticed by the music, the players and the myth. P-Funk truly ruled the world.

[@sonjabanyaman6415]

@JanVanGalen SIR " The Funkus was amongst us" Also a TEEN FROM THE STATES PHILLY LATE 70'S REAL FUNK was heard felt and danced to!

[@studivan]

That landing of the Mothership and Dr. Funkenstein coming down the stairs was the high point of any parliament funkadelic show a true classic.

[@williamwright1281]

That's what my playlist for all genres of music old new classical doctor funkenstein Houston 77 is it on all playlist of mine it fits all categories

[@delwiljr7055]

It was great experience! Look for the video that talks about George following Sly out of the Mothership. It's hilarious!

[@xisotopex]

one of the greatest bands EVER... and some of the greatest music, ever.....

[@williamolsen20]

Eddie Hazel is my favorite guitar player, and he never get any props. Bernie Worrell was also a true genius.

[@KnittyKitty215]

Still get goosebumps every time I hear Maggot Brain. Amazing

[@phade2blaq]

These dudes were way ahead of their time for real. Keep funkin' George, Bootsy and all the PFunk players.

[@asafaust8869]

Long before anyone thought about colorful hair, George Clinton rocked it. 😮

[@danielb8697]

@@asafaust8869facts

[@chuckaudio3191]

They are still ahead of their time.

[@BSIII]

Greatest band of all time. Their influence and impact is deeeeeep.

[@martins4788]

Funk, I was born in 61, and it was the soundtrack of my childhood and beyond. God, it was glorious! You'll never know how good it was if you weren't there.

[@blackcosmos]

"Fried, Dyed n laid to the side" 😎💕

[@weishauptogram]

I like the Afronaut and his bootilicious spaceship :)

[@ivandamico93]

I FIRST saw Pfunk in the Casablanca record sleeve liners that came with Kiss albums in the 70s and thought "WHO are these CRAZY looking people?" and then looked at Kiss and thought, "Anyone who can get all made up in costume has GOT to be good" and bought some Pfunk recordz.....and it changed my LIFE! I got to sing backup with George around 2005 for a pfunk allstars show, it was a highlight of my life!

[@craytonalvonia]

Parliament funkadelic is the truly the pioneers of funk.

[@darrylevans520]

Always loved Funk, Rock, RB, etc and knew of Mr. Clinton and his bands for years, but I can't believe after 40 some years I just got FUNKAFIED! Awesome! I wish I could go back in time!

[@ProjectPhenix]

Hats off to all these Funk Fathers!

[@blackblitz3641]

George Clinton, thanks for all that you have done in the music industry. My life will always be connected to the P-Funk, because I was lucky enough to be there as a kid in the beginning. I never will forget the crazy days back in New Jersey and the memories of some of the greatest musicians still on Earth and some that have passed on. Thanks again for making my life a funky music opera!!.

[@ProfHarveyCrichton]

Thank God for these guys......... you can feel the ACID metling the spirt of Hendrix, the need to dance, the politics the party in the mind the rock and The Artist Formally Known as prince taking it all in......... Rest in Purple Prince.... but all hail the original genius funkadelics............ : ))

[@readyrocdc]

No one could call the Mothership like Glen Goins! RIP GOAT!

[@pamelarobinson5907]

Glen Goins is one of the best vocalist that ever lived period.

[@coldacre]

he was a beast! such passion in his voice

[@renaysari6631]

I had the chance to see George just a few years ago, and let me tell you the man is still funking as hard today as he was back in the 60's. I grew up in Detroit and was privileged to have been able to hear all this beautiful music first hand.

[@RonaldWilliams-qh7zc]

🎛️🤩🎸🎛️🤘💯

[@joshwizinsky1979]

Funk is the thing that holds the whole world together, without the funk, there is no music, without the funk, there is no anything.. I refuse to be a Sir Nose, i will never be D-void of Funk, Nobody can take that funk away!

[@gabriel.stanford]

yea, damm right

[@enchantresse23]

Their music inspired Hip Hop so much. I’m also very happy to see that Rick James was apart of this ✨

[@lm5920]

Although I totally get it now that George Cliton is a freakin phenom and fuckin Pure Genius in his full eccentricity, I was scared as hell of him as a little kid. My family was really into Parliment and anytime I'd see clips of this group like the ones in this video, I'd cry my ass off and run to my room and be scared for hours on end. Lol!

[@jamarcusrobinson1613]

L Gibbs

[@steviesly7908]

NO ONE CAN DO BETTER THE FUNKADELIC!! 5 21.

[@hemihead4269]

I have met with George and the boys back in the 70s and played a sample of so my ideas I had when they came to my college campus to do a show. They influence my keyboard and bass playing and my jamnanation mentality. All praises due to the funk.

[@Sean-pc8zs]

Eddie Griffin is narrating :) Undercover Brotha

[@leroydubya]

First time ever seeing P-Funk live: Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, SC, Feb. 1978. I watched that show thinking I was having an out of body experience. Never forget it as long as I live.

[@BSIII]

Leroy Williams wish i couldve been there

[@XMAN4708]

I was there! In the mid 70’s through mid 80’s there were some of biggest and best bands come through the Carolina Coliseum I went to them all from Prince, Jackson 5, Barkays, Con Funk Shun, Brick, Commodores, Lakeside, Shalamar, Brothers Johnson, Cameo, Mass Production , Zapp and many more! What a time!!!

[@harryreese8608]

I was there too Leroy!!!

[@Joelswinger34]

So jealous!

[@kevinwilliams85]

that was such a awesome time back then. when music spoke to ya. reached down and grabbed ya by the soul and lifted ya up and made ya smile. you the man George Clinton.

[@CoolFrancy1]

An era of Music that I am thankful to have been a part of Funk-On!!

[@deebrown4877]

The best documentary....EVER!!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@kennethesaupoint1828]

Rest in peace Shock G.

[@zosimos102]

I am white, British, and have loved these guys since 1974. So good. sad i have never seen them live, but loved the album covers.

[@carltonbost236]

My very first concert was Parliament Funkadelic, Bootsy and the Rubber Band and The Brides of Funkenstein

[@mcruso333]

Respect from a white argentinean. I saw them live in 2009 and it was the best show I ever been to. Peace

[@mysaves494]

Bootsy Collins

[@lyman360able]

I only know these brothers from my parents 45s god I love them all.

[@Ston247]

The kid with the orange shirt, playing basketball was my cousin William (RIP). He was a dancer for LaRoc Bey African Ensamble back in the '70's. Will was a fantastic dancer, ladies man and "good with his hands". The family loves you always Lil Will.

[@trillcosby6310]

Nasher188 Awesome.. I see he's performing some proto break dance moves coming into form in NYC at the time

[@badfoot11]

Maggot Brain isn't just the best rock- funk-blues jam you've heard. it's the Funkin' Best You'll Ever Hear !

[@graxjpg]

Right.. it transcends all those genres, it’s pure guitar bliss!

[@evanescenteuphoria8126]

It still makes me teary. It touches your soul deep

[@Noodleydoo]

Maggot Brain is, IMO, one of the top 5 greatest guitar songs of all time.

[@Eddieraekwon]

Ccme on son.The GOAT is Maggot Brain.

[@adamdanielgibson]

Sorry, no recorded guitar song is the greatest guitar song of all time.

[@ssbabymoses4758]

top 3

[@imanimarie7322]

top 2 and it ain’t 2

[@LisaLisaAtl]

The greatest

[@rickames]

I ENJOYED THE ( FUNK ) OUT OF THIS!

[@debbiesparkssparks3065]

+rickames ... C WUT IM SAYIN?

[@francishynes645]

You did in your funk!

[@maryferrero7]

Chocolate city is totally ahead of his time! I’m shock! parliament funkadelic is the truth.

[@pamelarobinson5907]

I had the opportunity to see this group in the 70's. They were outstanding! Their album covers remind me of Star Wars. They were out there in space spiritually and mentally for real.

[@RonaldWilliams-qh7zc]

Man do I remember I had those albums when I was kid back in the 70s I'm 54 now LOL yeah I remember those days like the back of my hand 🤘🎛️🤩🎸🎛️

[@jeraldolorenzi7363]

Greatest documentary ever! Thanks George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Rick James, and Parliament/Funkadelic! What a ride! 💞

[@timkinley9134]

Thank you for that comment.

[@wildfloweratheart1111]

My grandad who could be considered as a borderline hoarder was showing me some things in his house, he literally has stacks upon stacks that are as high as the ceiling of vinyls in his attic, he got Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove out and played it on one of his record players, I fell in love with it and he let me have it. The creativity is outstanding, George is such a cool guy, and to say he is still performing at 70-something years old. He has to be one of the most dedicated artists out there, he deserves his success. Music artists out there now aint shit on george's diamond encrusted shoe compared to Funkadelic

[@jfmax2000]

I'm Hearin You Baby...You Tell it Gurrll :)

[@KaizerMan]

Send me his collection for free :)

[@jonesmcooper1]

If he has a collection like you described, then he has the stories that come along with them, cherish the music, but cherish your grandfather even more! May the "Funk" be with you!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed AMEN

[@wildfloweratheart1111]

Haha, just rediscovered this comment, I went to see Parliament last year, and was thrilled to see that George was coming back to my City this year...but then Corona hit. Maybe next year 😂

[@paolovincent6800]

here in Detroit we loved PFunk..Black or White !

[@markhenry4837]

As someone who was born as raised in Plainfield, NJ, I am especially proud to be from the birthplace of THE FUNK! P-FUNK nation in da house!

[@YoungSwaggness]

Thank you George and his Spectacular friends for EVERYTHING ❤️

[@HYPNOVATIONS]

This is the best hour spent watching anything so far this year!

[@daxhenson9150]

It's 8 years later, you feeling it?

[@sheriboop]

I was in middle school when I started listening to these guys. Yes, I was knee deep into The Parliament and Funkadelics, and I must say, they were definitely ahead of their time. The sounds were unique to me, and for a child hearing the nursery rhymes, the cartoon art on the albums, we had no clue what we were in for, but my as I got older and started really listening to the lyrics, all the funny sounds, and background lyrics, it was pure funk, just mesmerized my little brain. Without them, the 70's and 80's would've been dead. Now, at the ripe age of 65, they still have my heart, and I'll always cherish those fun days. You guys brought so much to the table, it's really hard to pick my favor, but if I had to, it would definitely be Maggot Brain. I'll forever love these guys, and of course the genius, George Clinton.❤️❤️❤️ And let me not forget, Bootsy, Bootsie! Lol

[@kennywhiteyfp]

Long live the FUNK!

[@Buelligan88]

I've seen P-Funk in concert and grew up with their music, but I never knew the entire story of Parliament or heard any of their stuff before. It's fantastic. Funk rock... it should be a thing.

[@gingerhodgson]

after hearing George Clinton for the first time in 1981 at age 4, i named my new little kitten George (despite my kittens girly bits). oh, and George lived for 19 years... screw 9 lives, she had the Pfunk.

[@joeferguson2606]

Everybody's got a little light under the sun

[@MarioAvila3121]

My cousin and I couldn't wait 4 the next Parliament album 2 hit the wrecka stow,.... we would read all the cartoons while listening to the new sounds. When One Nation Under the Groove came out , We were Cruising in our Low Riders in the Mission Dist. of San Francisco blasting That jam

[@shirleyclintonstarringasms825]

I love it his voice is so unique and Different 🤘🏽☝🏽🇱🇷 One nation

[@ShawnC.T.]

R.I.P. Glenn Goins, you went home much too early, but the "Most High" makes no mistakes...

[@EmpressElizabeth1920]

Been a fan since I was in the 8th grade. Funkadelic's March to the Witches Castle is one of my favor songs.

[@GetTheGrandFunkOut]

Why do I always find the good stuff over here at 1:00 in the morning...?

[@yliberal6355]

Ikr?!

[@lastnamefirst4035]

3

[@enchantresse23]

@@lastnamefirst4035 3:16 am lol

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@enchantresse23 1:39 am😀

[@williamwright6450]

I've been to concerts where I've been Stone sober but the music was so good and I was sober but felt like I was high when I left this is one of those groups

[@lipstickandguitarsolos]

I remember watching this on PBS...one of the BEST things that has ever been on tv......other Independent Lens episodes are available on DVD, how come this one isn't (at least not the last time I checked) ?

[@timkinley9134]

Music clearance issues.

[@rodneyhill8947]

Jimi hendrix & BAND of Gypsys Originated FUNK Rock Parliament FUNKADELIC took it too another level

[@imagean52]

Best year, best music most talented of them all. I am proud to have been born and grew up in this era❤ Thanks Mom and Dad❤

[@JasperWashingtonjr1221]

I remember way back in daa days when we party party party........ I seen most of the shows .......hangin out in DA streets Funnin

[@robertpeston6692]

Vanilla fudge, kudos to them, brilliant band too

[@spirit13the1st6]

THANK YOU VANILLA FUDGE

[@paulaeasley8563]

I wanna testify. Still got that record.

[@malcomshaw5962]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💜

[@jsin197835]

I was born on August 14th 1978 in Birmingham Alabama and my Dad got me into Funkadelic and thank you for the influence Eddie Hazel

[@Arbed6]

I never knew the whole history. I thought they just came about in the 1970s! How interesting! I have a Parliament CD and my kids love it, now they're finding out why lol.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

No way

[@60s70s80sMusicFan]

George and the gang were funked up! God bless em.

[@marmstrong2002]

Man, I Wish I Would have Ran into This Video The Day it Came Out. I'm a True Funkatier for Life !!!!!!

[@oldschool4456]

Anytime they were in concert anywhere near me I went to see them. Greatest concert band ever.

[@boataxe4605]

In the mid 90’s the band I was with played the house of blues the night after the P Funk all stars, I was sitting on the couch in the green room and noticed a feather stuck between the cushion and the couch and realized that George had been sitting in that spot the night before and It fell off of his headdress, I still have it, one of coolest things that happened to me during my time in the music biz.

[@nikfiendluvr666]

awesome

[@OnIceE]

Parliament Funkadelic is always the lick in music!!

[@ikhanic48]

These are the "High Priest" of Funk. Especially Bootsie.

[@ddll1957]

my first concert i ever attend in Saginaw Mi.... saw that spaceship going over my head....blew my mind

[@Jj-fr6rj]

The best times ever. I wish we could go back to that time and just funk into oblivion.

[@graxjpg]

I often find myself funked to the moon and back, the records still work if you have a good 2 channel system and good pot.

[@samjackson9388]

Some of the Greatest funk of all times!!!!!!!

[@jennifermurray6245]

Most of this is from Houston 76 show that is here on KZbin. You're welcome my fellow funkateers.

[@melod1767]

I went to that show, and will never forget the Mothership!!

[@rocknrollpirate71]

George Clinton Parliament Funkadelic - simply amazing music.

[@sellersgarner]

GREAT DOC! THANK YOU WITH ALL MY TENDRILS AND STAMENS OF ROCK SAUCE DRENCHED SOUL CONNECTIVITY

[@saintlouis593]

"FLASH LIGHT, RED LIGHT, NEON LIGHT, STOP LIGHT", today used as a euphemism for hot flashes.... Why is that crow hollerin' at me?

[@TheBoneRanger1968]

Boy, I have a class at noon! But I just can't stop this.

[@neheboi1012]

Did you graduate?

[@ChrisMcQueenMusic]

this documentary is truly amazing

[@kirijones4718]

Excellent Documentary. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rickrealdeal]

love how a lot of hip-hop/rap used the music of 60s and 70's musicians...for example Dr. Dre's let me ride

[@cjbrown420]

And Too $hort

[@larryking4841]

@@cjbrown420 9

[@larryking4841]

@@cjbrown420 99

[@josephwardwhataboutanderso377]

N.y n.y by Brett.. .

[@teenac718]

Best time of my life. P Funk❤

[@dozhadeville444]

Eddie Griffin was perfect on the narration

[@drdread9896]

Facts!!!!!

[@dirtydave2691]

Some cool sh*&t. Took me way back.

[@SpooksMcGhie]

Nah I didn't really like the delivery. I feel like Snoop would have sounded better

[@zack4president]

I disagree. I feel racist just for hearing it. It's completely over the top.

[@dozhadeville444]

@@zack4president Not for u...

[@drstankenstein81]

I absolutely love this documentary! Of all the ones I've seen on Parliament-Funkadelic, this is my favorite of them all. I love how this documentary digs deep into their orgins, their creative process with songs, the elaborate stage shows and their influence on music in equal measure. It seems it will hard to accomplish that with a one hour documentary, but this one pulls it off nicely. I also love how the documentary allow the band members to tell the story without a narrator. Well done!

[@timkinley9134]

You have excellent taste.

[@aaronstielstra6055]

No narrator? I'm there.

[@samuelblinne6040]

James brown and George Clinton are best funk artist of all time

[@joni10ism]

and sly stone

[@bobykens]

Samuel blinne and Eddie hazel

[@samuelblinne6040]

Love bootsy collins

[@jarods4techno]

Prince

[@rosesandsongs21]

Maurice White (rip) is my #1 but I luv 'em all.

[@pattingo316]

I miss seeing George and the funk live all the time. I hope he has a happy retirement.

[@Neosoulgroovydude]

this doc was a long time coming. and it is well put together. it predated the unsungs on bootsy and pfunk.

[@marcusjohnson2179]

They really need to do a movie on p funk I know they have a lot to cover but still I’m on it when they do.

[@TheMpaniagu]

be aware, the FUNK is everywhere!! luv this, thx for up!!!

[@hansinternett7661]

got me hooked on the funk

[@PeterParker-xu7eu]

The funk will forever live😎

[@marilynhudson5805]

All of these Artists really Respected each other and Supported each other. No Shooting and getting upset because someone dissed you. Some beautiful memories that I will never forget about.

[@RonaldWilliams-qh7zc]

🤘💯🎛️🤩🎸🎛️

[@jmgmarcus808]

13:07 sums up why Parliament and Funkadelic were so special. Brilliant. Legends.

[@dottiemathews6853]

AWWW!! THIS TOOK ME BACK TO THE DAYS OF BEING BACK IN HIGHSCHOOL AND ME AND GLORIA JACKS GOIN TO THE KIEL AUDITORIUM TO SEE BOOTSEY'S RUBBER BAND, PARLIMENT FUNKADELLIC AND THE TICKETS ONLY COST....25.00!!!

[@jnighs8380]

I love how this was on PBS

[@oscarharvey5688]

Mind blowing documentary.I'm. also glad to see Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Hazel get their respects."That was Rick James bitch".

[@gailgarza8033]

Yes, Oscar. Made me cry.

[@marcelinasouthall3398]

Whew and I know you said that 🧐

[@SunShine1732]

George Clinton was one bad ass dude!!! I remember all of the album covers because my parents had all of their albums!

[@toneyisaiah3556]

The funk lives on in all of us!

[@hanschouwman4536]

When I see George Clinton, I always feel lifted.

[@MissToyasConsulting]

There would be no hip hop if it werent for the "FUNK"!!!

[@sparkymcplumpthepolydactyl2079]

Truth be told!

[@eliotbw]

+LaToya Stewart or Soul

[@MissToyasConsulting]

Yes I agree!

[@Niners4Lyphe]

+LaToya Stewart That goes without saying. And there would be no funk without JB.

[@gigantomaquia]

+Herr Waza you are wrong! hip hop is an essential part of afro-american culture! So Funk is not enough! BUT I really, really love it!

[@TheSWA2011]

this documentary puts a smile on my face. thank you for uploading this!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikemcgarvey3338]

saw pfunk last year at house of blues in NOLA , the old man rocked the house for hours

[@ballabay1]

I grew up on Parliament Funkadelic and I'm still funkin with em