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Summary A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

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Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 44 Critic Reviews
71
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 83 User Ratings
7.0
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Summary A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 44 Critic Reviews
71
73% Positive
32 Reviews
25% Mixed
11 Reviews
2% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 44 Critic Reviews
71
73% Positive
32 Reviews
25% Mixed
11 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review

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Generally Favorable Based on 83 User Ratings
7.0
61% Positive
51 Ratings
31% Mixed
26 Ratings
7% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 83 User Ratings
7.0
61% Positive
51 Ratings
31% Mixed
26 Ratings
7% Negative
6 Ratings

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Production Company Imagine Entertainment, Jagged Films, Wyolah Films
Release Date Aug 1, 2014
Duration 2 h 19 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline The Funk don't Quit
Image Awards (NAACP)
5 Nominations
Black Reel Awards
3 Nominations
African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations