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Get on up : the James Brown story

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS, OSH)

Languages

English, Spanish or French dialogue; optional Spanish or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English DVS.

Performers

Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Craig Robinson, Octavia Spencer, Lennie James, Fred Melamed, Jill Scott, Tika Sumpter, Aunjanue Ellis.

Publication Information

Universal City, California : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2015]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (139 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG-13; sexual content, drug use, some strong language, and violent situations.

Summary

Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, Get On Up gives a fearless look inside the music, moves, and moods of James Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2014.

Special features: Long journey to the screen ; Tate Taylor's master class ; Chadwick Boseman: meet Mr. James Brown ; The Get on up family ; feature commentary with director/producer Tate Taylor.

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