A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
- Awards
- 4 wins & 19 nominations
Brandon Mychal Smith
- Little Richard
- (as Brandon Smith)
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
- Vicki Anderson
- (as Aunjanue Ellis)
Keith D. Robinson
- Baby Roy
- (as Keith Robinson)
JD Evermore
- Seminar Presenter
- (as J.D. Evermore)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaChadwick Boseman did all his own dancing.
- GoofsWhen James Brown lands in Vietnam, he is greeted by an Army private wearing ribbons on his fatigue uniform.The Army has never worn ribbons on fatigues. The ribbons are also in the wrong order of precedence (campaign ribbons higher than personal decorations such as the Purple Heart),
- Quotes
Aunt Honey: You special. You mama's a no account fool, your daddy too, but you ain't going to be. You gonna be okay. One day, everybody going to know your name.
- Crazy creditsThe movie's title is shown as neon lit text, hanging in a window during the opening scene.
- SoundtracksGet Up Offa That Thing / Release the Pressure
Written by Deanna Brown, Deidra Jenkins (as Deidra Yvonne Jenkins), Yamma Brown
Performed by James Brown & The J.B.'s
Courtesy of Republic Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Featured review
I know folks have been talking about a James Brown biopic for years and I secretly hoped that it would not come to pass. I feared that it would be butchered in an attempt to "butts in the seats". I know folks need to make money but don't kill something wonderful in the process. This movie was WAY better than I had hoped. Kudos to Mick Jagger and a standing ovation for Mr. Chadwick Boseman.
I did not see "42" but the brotha knocked this one clean out of the park. Loved seeing Voila Davis, Octavia Spencer and my girl Jill Scott as well. Of course, the music was amazing! I couldn't get over how Boseman captured James Brown's pattern of speech, walk, dance moves, etc. This performance was electric. Now I have to go read, "The One" to find out how much was fact and how much was fiction.
If you have any interest whatsoever in JB music, catch this one!
I did not see "42" but the brotha knocked this one clean out of the park. Loved seeing Voila Davis, Octavia Spencer and my girl Jill Scott as well. Of course, the music was amazing! I couldn't get over how Boseman captured James Brown's pattern of speech, walk, dance moves, etc. This performance was electric. Now I have to go read, "The One" to find out how much was fact and how much was fiction.
If you have any interest whatsoever in JB music, catch this one!
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- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Cất Giọng Lên
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $30,703,100
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $13,585,915
- Aug 3, 2014
- Gross worldwide
- $33,448,971
- Runtime2 hours 19 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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