Get On Up
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
Release Year
2014
Runtime
139 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Drama, Music, History
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A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
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