DVD
Get on up : the James Brown story.
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.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (139 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Universal City, California] : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2015]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Title from web page. 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. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Chadwick Boseman, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James, Tika Sumpter. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for sexual content, drug use, some strong language, and violent situation. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby Digital. |
| Language Note: | English, Spanish or French dialogue; Spanish or French subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Brown, James, 1920-1992 > Drama. African American singers > Drama. Soul music > Drama. |
| Genre: | Biographical films. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | MO (Text) | 33126025455340 | DVD | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | MO (Text) | 33126023616927 | DVD | Available | - |
- Alert
The compelling true story of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. From the Director of The Help (Tate Taylor) and from Academy Award®-winning producer Brian Grazer (A Beautiful Mind, 8 Mile) and Mick Jagger. In his follow-up to the four-time Academy Award-nominated blockbuster The Help, Tate Taylor directs 42's Chadwick Boseman as James Brown in Get On Up. 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. Boseman is joined in the drama by Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Craig Robinson, Octavia Spencer, Lennie James, Tika Sumpter and Jill Scott. - Baker & Taylor
The story of legendary soul musician James Brown. - Universal Studios Home Entert.
Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, Get On Up gives a fearless look inside the music, moves, and moods of James Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Chadwick Boseman (42) stars as Brown, and is joined by Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Jill Scott, Craig Robinson, and Dan Aykroyd in the Tate Taylor directed drama.