Bojangles (film) explained

Director:Joseph Sargent
Starring:Gregory Hines
Peter Riegert
Kimberly Elise
Maria Ricossa
Savion Glover
Music:Terence Blanchard
Country:United States
Language:English
Executive Producer:Gregory Hines
Robert Riesenberg
Fran Saperstein
Richard Vane
Producer:Laurie Mirsky
Editor:B.J. Sears
Cinematography:Donald M. Morgan
Runtime:101 minutes
Company:MGM Television
Network:Showtime

Bojangles is a 2001 American made-for-television biographical drama film that chronicles the life of entertainer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (1878–1949).[1] Robinson is played by Gregory Hines, who also served as an executive producer. Bojangles was produced by Darrick Productions and MGM Television for the Showtime premium cable network.

Synopsis

Starting with Robinson's funeral, including what looks like archival footage of the event, the film then plays out the biography in a straightforward manner as a flashback, both in color and black-and-white.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bojangles. Oxman, Steven. January 28, 2001. Variety.