The James Brown biopic, “Get On Up,” released a second trailer which spotlights how Brown managed to achieve all of his success, despite absolutely no support from his parents. When his mother, portrayed by Viola Davis, shows up later in life to try and be proud of her boy, he soundly rejects her.
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In just a little more than a minute and a half, the emotional struggles and turmoil Brown endured as he overcame a poor childhood to achieve his dreams of superstardom were perfectly represented.