vietnam war,1970s,biography,south carolina,singer,breaking the fourth wall,domestic violence,songwriter,1980s,1950s,soul music,non linear,african american entertainer

Get on Up (2014)

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The Funk Don't Quit

A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Tate Taylor
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    James Brown Chadwick Boseman
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    Bobby Byrd Nelsan Ellis
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    Ben Bart Dan Aykroyd
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    Susie Brown Viola Davis
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    Joe Brown Lennie James
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    Syd Nathan Fred Melamed
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    DeeDee Brown Jill Scott
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    Aunt Honey Octavia Spencer

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Keywords

  • vietnam war
  • 1970s
  • biography
  • south carolina
  • singer
  • breaking the fourth wall
  • domestic violence
  • songwriter
  • 1980s
  • 1950s
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  • non linear
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