Bojangles
Bojangles is a 2001 American made-for-television biographical drama film that chronicles the life of entertainer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (1878–1949). 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 book by James Haskins and N.R. Mitgang
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| Written by | Richard Wesley
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| Country of origin | United States
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| Original language | English
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| Producer | Laurie Mirsky
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| Cinematography | Donald M. Morgan
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| Editor | B.J. Sears
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| Running time | 101 minutes
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| Original release | February 4, 2001
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- "Bojangles" was a left foot lead tap dancer, whereas Gregory Hines was a right foot lead tap dance. Hines had to learn tap with his left foot first, which is highlighted at the end of the movie when there is a side-by-side comparison of the two doing "Bojangles" specialty, the dancing staircase.
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