Get On Up (2014) — Screenplay
James Brown battles poverty and racism to become a groundbreaking music icon, defying every obstacle in his path.
- Written by
- Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth
- Genre
- Drama, Biography, Music
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Length
- 134 pages
This biopic offers a masterclass in nonlinear storytelling, weaving between decades to reveal the raw contradictions of a musical genius. Its dynamic pacing mirrors Brown's relentless energy, while the dialogue captures the grit and swagger of a man who reinvented himself against all odds. Study it for its bold structural choices and vivid character portraiture.
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