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Director: Goran Olsson
Cast: Billy Paul, Blanche Williams, Kenny Gamble, Clive Davis
Genre: Independent Cinema
Price: £3.75
Certificate: 12
Year: 2009
Duration: 88 mins
Documentary exploring the life and times of legendary soul singer Billy Paul. Most famous for his song 'Me and Mrs Jones', Paul's relationship with his wife, his dependency on drugs and his role as an African-American community leader is revealed.
Film Trivia
- Director Goran Olsson based this film's themes and narrative on Let's Get Lost, a documentary about jazz musician Chet Baker.
- In recent years Billy Paul heard Me and Mrs Jones being used on a Nike advert. Since he hadn't given his permission for the use of the song he ended up in a legal battle and walked away with $500,000 in royalties.
- Billy Paul was inspired to turn his life around after hearing Michael Jackson's song Man In The Mirror.