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Get on Up: “Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film gives a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of James Brown, on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.
James Brown (Chadwick Boseman) was born in extreme poverty in 1933 South Carolina and survived abandonment, abuse and jail to become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He joined a gospel group as a teenager, but the jazz and blues along the “chitlin’ circuit” became his springboard to fame. Although his backup musicians came and went, Brown retained the ability to mesmerize audiences with his music, signature moves and sexual energy.” Production Notes
There wasn’t any noise about Get on Up at The Golden Globes, but there should have been. Chadwick Boseman who plays James Brown is brilliant, flawless, riveting…Oscar worthy. Let’s hope the Academy sees fit to include him in the Best Actor category on Thursday when the nominations are announced for the 87th Annual Academy Awards. Kudos to producer Mick Jagger for bringing this story to life!
