Credits
ESPN FILMS PRESENTS
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
SHOOT THE MOON PRODUCTIONS
BLACK MAGIC
Directed and Produced by
Dan Klores
Produced by
Earl Monroe
Producers
Libby Geist
David Zieff
Edited by
Michael Levine
David Zieff
and
Eliza Kurtz
Written by
Charlie Stuart and Dan Klores
Original Music by
Sherman Foote
Cinematography by
Claudia Raschke-Robinson
Buddy Squires
Music Supervisor
Brian Chin
Co-Producer
Jake Bandman
Associate Producers
Eric Hamilton
John Miller-Monzon
Assistant Producer
Annabelle Berizzi
Post-Production Supervisor
Robert Warmflash
Archival Research
Eric Hamilton
John Miller-Monzon
First Assistant Editor
Deb Szczepkowski
Second Assistant Editors
Noora Niskanen
Patrick Lau
Ian Keeney
Additional Editing by
Bob Bodziner
| Additional Cinematography | Greg Andracke Greg Bader Scott Crain Mike Fardy Kirby Formyduvall Greg Kendrick Bruce Liffiton Mark Moore Neal Sugg Joe Tolitano Rich White Scott Winters Phil Wright |
| Sound | Ryan Bedell Mark Brodie Michael Coleman Clay Cross Tammy Douglas Keith Garcia Anne Hanson Patrick Holloway Derek Johnston Mike Karas Scott Larmann Jack Norlfus Eddie O’Connor Michael Prichard Mark Roy Will Salley Joel Trent James (Jimmy) Williams Doug Wilson |
| Grips | JR Kerr Erik Loveland |
| Online Facility Frame: | Runner NYC |
| Online Editor | Don Wyllie |
| Online Supervisor | Keith Shapiro |
| Online Coordinator | Sheila Lynch |
| Graphics Coordinator | Cheryl Van Grunsven |
| Animation Facility | Edgeworx |
| Visual Effects Designer | Brian Finney |
| Visual Effects Producer | Tai Uhlmann |
| Visual Effects Associate Producer | Bridget Carroll |
| Animators | Keiko Kuramoto Jennifer Hyun Byungjin Lee Kathleen Tobin Craig LaCombe Misook Cho |
| Audio Post Production Facility | Sync Sound, Inc. |
| Re-Recording Mixer | Ken Hahn |
| Supervising Sound Editor | Neil Cedar |
| Sound Editors | Bill Marino Philippe Desloovere James Redding Jay Fisher |
| Audio Post Production Manager | Christina Faist |
| Score Produced by | Big Foote Music NYC |
| Executive Music Producer | Ray Foote |
| Music Editor | Owen O'Neill |
| Musicians | Jim Hynes – Trumpet, Flugelhorn Mathew Hauser – Drums, Percussion Chris Jordao - Guitars Sherman Foote - Guitars, Bass, Piano, Rhodes Ray Foote - Guitars, Dobro Michael Karn - Tenor Sax Conrad Korsch -Bass David Silliman – Drums, Percussion Darren Solmon - Mallets, Rhodes, Percussion Kari Steinert - Rhodes, Piano |
| Score Engineers | Owen O'Neill Steve Depalo |
| Production Assistants | Ben Donnellon David Lee Sean Macomber |
| HBCU Research Assistant | Carter Cue |
| Interns | Caroline Berler |
| Assistant to Mr. Klores | Joan Baird |
| Driver | Leroy Simms |
Legal Services
Grubman Indursky & Shire, P.C.
Music Clearances
Marlies Dwyer
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42 West
Silverstone International
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“We the People”
Written by Charles L. Brown and John M. Buchanan, Jr.
Published by Ferncliff Music (BMI) and
Interior Music Corp. c/o Songs Of Universal, Inc. (BMI)
Performed by The Soul Searchers
Courtesy of Sussex Records, Inc.
“Jumpin’ In The Morning”
Written and Performed by Ray Charles
Published by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI)
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Green Onions”
Written by Stephen Cropper, Al Jackson Jr., Booker T. Jones and Lewie Steinberg
Published by Irving Music Inc., administered by Universal Music Publishing (BMI) and Al Jackson Jr. Music, administered by Bug Music (BMI)
Performed by Booker T and The MG's
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Black Bottom Stomp”
Written by Ferdinand Joseph Morton
Published by Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (ASCAP)
Performed by Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers
Courtesy of BMG Film and TV Music
By arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment
“Hey Little Girl”
Written by Henry Roeland Byrd
Published by Professor Longhair Music c/o Don Williams Music Group (BMI)
Performed by Professor Longhair and His New Orleans Boys
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Sweet Sixteen”
Written by Ahmet Ertegun
Published by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI)
Performed by Big Joe Turner
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Mess Around”
Written by Ahmet Ertegun
Published by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI)
Performed by Ray Charles
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“About Noon”
Written by Charles Axton, Stephen Cropper, Donald Dunn, Wayne Jackson, Terry Johnson and William Nix
Published by Irving Music, Inc., administered by Universal Music Publishing (BMI)
Performed by the Mar-Keys
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Sweet Georgia Brown”
Written by Ben Bernie, Kenneth Casey, Sr. and Maceo Pinkard
Published by Warner Brothers Inc. (ASCAP) and Carlin Music Publishing Canada Inc. (SOCAN) on behalf of Redwood Music Ltd. (PRS)
Performed by Brother Bones and His Shadows
Courtesy of Tempo Records
“Burnt Biscuits”
Written by Chips Moman
Published by Irving Music, Inc., administered by Universal Music Publishing (BMI)
Performed by The Triumphs
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Morning After”
Written by Earl Forest and Robert Talley
Published by Irving Music, Inc., administered by Universal Music Publishing (BMI)
Performed by the Mar-Keys
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Homegrown”
Written by Stephen Cropper, Al Jackson, Jr., Booker T. Jones, Jr. and Lewie Steinberg
Published by Irving Music Inc., administered by Universal Music Publishing (BMI) and Al Jackson Jr. Music, administered by Bug Music (BMI)
Performed by Booker T. & the MG’s
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Rhumboogie Jive”
Written by Henry Vann Walls
Published by Walls of Medals (BMI) c/o Artists Rights Enforcement Corp.
Performed by Frank Culley
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Amazing Grace”
Traditional; Arranged by Tony Meehan
Provided by APM Music
“Tall Cool One”
Written by Richard Dangel, John Lee Greek and Kent E. Morrill
Published by CFG Publishing Co. (BMI)
Performed by The Wailers
Courtesy of Golden Crest Records
“What’d I Say”
Written and Performed by Ray Charles
Published by Unichappell Music, Inc. (BMI)
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Express Yourself”
Written by Charles W. Wright
Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) on behalf of itself and Music Power (BMI)
Performed by Charles Wright and The Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Soul Finger”
Written by James Edward Alexander, Ronnie Caldwell, Ben Cauley, Carl Cunningham, Phalon R. Jones, Jr. and James King
Published by Irving Music Inc., administered by Universal Music Publishing (BMI)
Performed by The Bar-Kays
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today)”
Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong
Published by Stone Agate Music (BMI)
Performed by The Temptations
Courtesy of Motown Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
“What is Hip?”
Written by Emilio Castillo, John David Garibaldi and Stephen M. Kupka
Published by Bob-A-Lew Songs (ASCAP) on behalf of Garibaldi Music, Arikat Music and Stephen Kupka Songs
Performed by Tower of Power
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“We're a Winner”
Written by Curtis L. Mayfield
Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
Performed by The Impressions
Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Company
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Plantation Inn”
Written by Stephen Cropper, Isaac Hayes and Al Jackson Jr.
Published by Irving Music Inc., administered by Universal Music Publishing (BMI) and Al Jackson Jr. Music, administered by Bug Music (BMI)
Performed by The Mar-Keys
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Hold On! I’m Coming”
Written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter
Published by Irving Music, administered by Universal Music Publishing (BMI) and Cotillion Music, Inc. (BMI)
Performed by Sam & Dave
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“In the Midnight Hour”
Written by Stephen Cropper and Wilson Pickett, Jr.
Published by Cotillion Music, Inc. (BMI) and Irving Music, Inc., administered by Universal Music Publishing (BMI)
Performed by Wilson Pickett
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Sweet Soul Music”
Written by Arthur Conley, Sam Cooke and Otis Redding
Published by Irving Music, Inc., administered by Universal Music Publishing (BMI) and Abkco Music, Inc. (BMI)
Performed by Arthur Conley
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Land of 1,000 Dances”
Written by Chris Kenner
Published by EMI Longitude Music (BMI) in the U.S. and Thursday Music Corp. (ASCAP) c/o Bug Music, Inc. for the rest of the world
Performed by Wilson Pickett
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Ghetto”
Written by Larry Graham, Jr.
Published by Graham O Tunes Music Inc (BMI) c/o Mizmo Enterprises
Performed by Larry Graham and Graham Central Station
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“The Champ”
Written by Peter John Harmsworth
Published by Embassy Music Corporation (BMI)
Performed by The Mohawks
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
"Prayed and I Prayed"
Written by Myrna Summers
Published by Cotillion Music Inc. (BMI) on behalf of itself and Fangette Music Co. (BMI)
Performed by Myrna Summers and The Interdenominational Singers
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Dixie”
Written by Barrie Hingley
Provided by APM Music
“Right On”
Written by Lee Roland
Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
Performed by Clarence Wheeler and The Enforcers
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Hang On In There”
Written by Rejoyce Moss
Published by Great Honesty Music
Performed by The Stovall Sisters
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Let Loose”
Written by M&M Records
Provided by APM Music
“I Can’t Get Next to You”
Written by Norman Whitfield Jr. and Barrett Strong
Published by Stone Agate Music (BMI)
Performed by The Temptations
Courtesy of Motown Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
“Pick Up the Pieces”
Written by Roger Ball, James Hamish Stuart, Malcolm Duncan, Alan Gorrie, Owen McIntyre and Robbie McIntosh
Published by Average Music (ASCAP), Joe’s Songs, Inc. (ASCAP) and Fairwood Music (ASCAP)
Performed by Average White Band
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“You Don’t Miss Your Water”
Written and Performed by William Bell
Published by Irving Music, Inc., administered by Universal Music Publishing (BMI)
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Right Place, Wrong Time”
Written and Performed by Malcolm Rebennack
Published by W B Music Corp. (ASCAP) on behalf of itself and Walden Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“C’Mon Children”
Written by Michael Beal, Wade Flemons, Maurice White, Verdine White and Donald Whitehead
Published by EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP) and EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI)
Performed by Earth, Wind and Fire
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“I Want To Take You Higher”
Written by Sylvester Stewart
Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
Performed by Ike and Tina Turner
Courtesy of EMI Records, Ltd.
“Love the Life You Live”
Written by Gene Redd, Jr., Robert Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown, Robert Mickens, Claydes Smith, Dennis Thomas and Richard Westfield
Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI) and Carbert Music, Inc. (BMI)
Performed by Black Heat
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Jam on the Groove”
Written by Ralph MacDonald and William Salter
Published by Cherry Lane Music Publishing (ASCAP) on behalf of itself and Antisia Music Inc. (ASCAP)
Performed by Ralph MacDonald
Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Company
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Choice of Colors”
Written by Curtis L. Mayfield
Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
Performed by The Impressions
Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Company
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Stroke ‘75”
Written by Emilio Castillo and Stephen M. Kupka
Published by Bob-A-Lew Songs (ASCAP) on behalf of Arikat Music (ASCAP) and Stephen Kupka Songs (ASCAP)
Performed by Tower of Power
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Help Somebody”
Written by Wade Flemons, Maurice White and Donald Whitehead
Published by EMI April Music, Inc. (ASCAP) and EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI)
Performed by Earth, Wind and Fire
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Teasin’”
Written by Delaney Bramlett and Curtis Ousley
Published by Cotillion Music, Inc. (BMI) and Embassy Music Corp. (BMI)
Performed by Cornell Dupree
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Boot Leg”
Written by Charles Axton, Donald Dunn, Isaac Hayes and Wayne Jackson
Published by Irving Music, Inc., administered by Universal Music Publishing (BMI)
Performed by Booker T. and the MG’s
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.,
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“The Gatur A/K/A Booger Man”
Written by Wilson Turbinton
Published by Swing Beat Songs c/o Tufamerica Inc. (BMI)
Performed by The Gaturs
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“I Come To Praise Him”
Written by Milton Hollins
Published by Songs of Universal Inc. (BMI)
Performed by The Stovall Sisters
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
“Bridge Over Troubled Water”
Written by Paul Simon
Published by Paul Simon Music (BMI)
Performed by Aretha Franklin
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film and TV Licensing
"Wake Up Everybody"
Written by Victor Carstarphen, Gene McFadden and John Whitehead
Published by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)
Performed by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Courtesy of Philadelphia International Records
By arrangement with SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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