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Get on up : the James Brown story / Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment present ; a Jagged Films/Brian Grazer production ; in association with Wyolah Films ; writers, Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth ; director, Tate Taylor.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 61131465 | Universal StudiosMCA240430002 | Universal Studios Canada Inc.Language: English, French, Spanish Original language: English Subtitle language: English, French, Spanish Publisher: [Universal City, California] : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2015]Description: 1 videodisc (139 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James, Tika Sumpter.Summary: Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult DVD Adult DVD Main Library DVD DRAMA Get on u Available 33111009936036
Adult DVD Adult DVD Main Library DVD DRAMA Get on u Available 33111009903010
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Chadwick Boseman stars as James Brown in this biopic from Universal Studios and director Tate Taylor (The Help). From a childhood spent in poverty to his emergence as the Godfather of Soul, Brown's incredible life story is one of talent, determination, and perseverance. Brian Grazer, Mick Jagger, Victoria Pearman, and Erica Huggins produce a film co-penned in part by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth (Fair Game). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Originally released as a motion picture in 2014.

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

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Chadwick Boseman, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James, Tika Sumpter.

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

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

DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby Digital 5.1; English DVS Dolby digital 2.0

English, Spanish or French dialogue; Spanish or French subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing; English audio description.

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