Bojangles (film)

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.

Bojangles
DVD cover
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 (2001-02-04)

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.

Cast

• Gregory Hines – Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
• Kimberly Elise – Fannie S. Clay
• Peter Riegert – Marty Forkins
• Maria Ricossa – Rae Samuels
• Savion Glover – Newcomer

Awards

• Black Reel Awards (2002)
  • Kimberly Elise – Best Supporting Actress
• Image Award (2002)
  • Gregory Hines – Outstanding Actor

Nominations

• 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