Get on up [videorecording]
2015
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Tate Taylor directs this musical biopic chronicling the life and career of American recording artist and musician James Brown, portrayed here by Chadwick Boseman. Credited with being one of the founding fathers of funk, Brown developed his unique and captivating style over the course of many years. The film shows how the singer rose from impoverished beginnings in Georgia to the heady heights of international fame as his music and influence spread throughout the world, attaining him the moniker of 'The Godfather of Soul'.
Main title:
Get on up [videorecording] / director, Tate Taylor; producer, Brian Grazer; producer, Mick Jagger; producer, Victoria Pearman; writer, Jez Butterworth; writer, John-Henry Butterworth.
Author:
Taylor, Tate, directorNewman, Thomas, musicBoseman, Chadwick, actorEllis, Nelsan, actorAykroyd, Dan, actor
Imprint:
Universal Pictures, 2015.
Collation:
1 videodisc (139 min.) : col.
Notes:
Extras to be confirmed, Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Languages (English).Made in 2014.Based on the life of James Brown.Credits: music, Thomas Newman; cinematographer, Stephen Goldblatt; subject, James Brown.DVDN.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Lennie James, Fred Melamed, Craig Robinson, Jill Scott, Octavia Spencer, Josh Hopkins.
Audience:
BBFC code: 12a.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1715702