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.
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Based on | Mr. Bojangles: The Biography of Bill Robinson by James Haskins and N.R. Mitgang |
Written by | Richard Wesley Robert P. Johnson |
Directed by | Joseph Sargent |
Starring | Gregory Hines Peter Riegert Kimberly Elise Maria Ricossa Savion Glover |
Music by | Terence Blanchard |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producers | Gregory Hines Robert Riesenberg Fran Saperstein Richard Vane |
Producer | Laurie Mirsky |
Cinematography | Donald M. Morgan |
Editor | B.J. Sears |
Running time | 101 minutes |
Production company | MGM Television |
Original release | |
Network | Showtime |
Release | February 4, 2001 |
Synopsis
editStarting 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.
Cast
edit- Gregory Hines – Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
- Kimberly Elise – Fannie S. Clay
- Peter Riegert – Marty Forkins
- Maria Ricossa – Rae Samuels
- Savion Glover – Newcomer
Awards
edit- Black Reel Awards (2002)
- Kimberly Elise – Best Supporting Actress
- Image Award (2002)
- Gregory Hines – Outstanding Actor
Nominations
edit- Emmy Awards (2001)
- Gregory Hines – Outstanding Lead Actor
- Henry LeTang – Outstanding Choreography
- Image Awards (2002)
- Outstanding Movie
- Kimberly Elise – Outstanding Lead Actress
- Golden Reel Award (2002)
- Best Sound Editing
- Screen Actors Guild Awards (2002)
- Gregory Hines – Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor
References
edit- ^ Oxman, Steven (January 28, 2001). "Bojangles". Variety.