The film takes a look at the life of NFL hall-of-famer Jim Brown. The film delves into his life—past, present and future—focusing on his athletic career, acting and activism. Many people from Hollywood and sports backgrounds were interviewed for the film. Members of Brown's family were also interviewed for the film.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jim BrownSelf (uncredited) | Self (uncredited) |
 Oliver StoneSelf | Self |
 Raquel WelchSelf | Self |
 Mario Van PeeblesSelf | Self |
 Stuart ScottSelf | Self |
 Bernie CaseySelf | Self |
 Fred WilliamsonSelf | Self |
 Donald BogleSelf | Self |
 Stella StevensSelf | Self |
 Sheila FrazierSelf | Self |
 Joe FrazierSelf (uncredited) | Self (uncredited) |
 Hank AaronSelf | Self |
 James TobackSelf | Self |
 Johnnie CochranSelf | Self |
 Leon Isaac KennedySelf | Self |
 Bill RussellSelf | Self |