Bojangles / Metro Goldwyn Mayer presents a Darric production ; written by Richard Wesley and Robert Johnson ; directed by Joseph Sargent ; a presentation of Showtime Networks Inc.
A look at the life of extraordinary tap dancing legend Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. This is the story of an incredibly talented man who struggled with the demons of his past and the racism of his time, but still entertained millions with his unique and complex dance style.
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| Language: | English |
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[United States] :
Showtime Entertainment,
[2002], ©2001.
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| Series: | Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
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| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | Video DVD |
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A look at the life of extraordinary tap dancing legend Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. This is the story of an incredibly talented man who struggled with the demons of his past and the racism of his time, but still entertained millions with his unique and complex dance style. |
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| Note: | Based on Mr. Bojangles : the biography of Bill Robinson by Jim Haskins and N.R. Mitgang. Videodisc release of a 2001 television program. Recorded in Dolby stereo. Special features: in-depth filmographies, extensive photo gallery, interviews with Gregory Hines and Savion Glover. Videorecording. |
| Call Number: | AJ8 D0013007 VideoDVD |
| ISBN: | 193166918X 9781931669184 |
| Credits: | Director of photography, Donald M. Morgan ; editing, B.J. Sears ; music, Terence Blanchard ; choreography, Henry Le Tang. |
| System Details: | DVD. |
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Gregory Hines, Peter Riegert, Kimberly Elise, Maria Ricossa, Savion Glover. |
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Filmed on location in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |