Get on Up(2014)
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.
Movie: Get on Up
Top 10 Billed Cast
James Brown
Bobby Byrd
Ben Bart
Susie Brown
Joe Brown
Syd Nathan
DeeDee Brown
Aunt Honey
Mick Jagger
Yvonne Fair
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Chadwick Boseman as James Brown - Extended Preview
Chadwick Boseman Performs at the Boston Garden
The Story of James Brown
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