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'Get On Up': James Brown biopic honors the man and his music
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'Get On Up': James Brown biopic honors the man and his music
James Brown has been called a lot of things: a social activist, soul brother #1, musical innovator, and Godfather of Soul. Now he's the subject of a biopic that opens in theaters today.
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS: US soul legend James Brown performs on stage during the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague, 11 July 2004.
James Brown performing on stage during the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague, 11 July 2004.
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James Brown has been called a lot of things: a social activist, soul brother #1, musical innovator, and Godfather of Soul. Now he's the subject of a biopic that opens in theaters today.

James Brown has been called a lot of things: a social activist, soul brother #1, musical innovator, and Godfather of Soul. Now he's the subject of a biopic that opens in theaters today.

Eight years after his death, he still remains larger than life:

We look back at his life and career with music and culture expert, Erik Wright, an adjunct professor at Valencia College.