19 Biopics that tell us about a musician’s journey

Biopics of Great Musicians | Images via Various Sources
Biopics of Great Musicians | Images via Various Sources

1. Get on Up (2014)

Chadwick Boseman as James Brown | Image via Rotten Tomatoes Trailers
Chadwick Boseman as James Brown | Image via Rotten Tomatoes Trailers

An outstanding performance by Chadwick Boseman leads the movie that tells the famous story of James Brown. Tate Taylor directed the musical biographic film that highlighted both achievements and challenges in the life of the "Godfather of Soul." The film achieves masterpiece status in the genre because it shows Brown's achievements and struggles with raw honesty during powerful performances. The film stands among the best biographical films because it presents authentic content, and Boseman commands power onscreen.

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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew