B-Boy Blues is a 2021 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Jussie Smollett (in his feature directorial debut) and based on James Earl Hardy's (who also co-wrote the script) 1994 book about the black LGBTQ+ community in New York. The film stars Timothy Richardson and Thomas Mackie, with Landon G. Woodson, Brandee Evans, Michael Jackson Jr., Marquise Vilson, Jabari Redd, Brian Lucas, Heather B., Broderick Hunter and Ledisi.[1] It follows the relationship between Mitchell Crawford (Richardson), a 27-year old journalist, and Raheim Rivers (Mackie), a 21-year old bicycle messenger and Banjee.[2][3]
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| Directed by | Jussie Smollett |
| Written by | Jussie Smollett |
| Based on | B-Boy Blues by James Earl Hardy |
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| Cinematography | Joe 'Jody' Williams |
| Edited by | Jake Smollett |
| Music by | Shajuan Andrews |
Production companies | Winnienoah Productions A SuperMassive Movie |
| Distributed by | BET+ |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was premiered at the 2021 American Black Film Festival on November 3, 2021,[4] receiving nominations for Best Narrative Feature and Best Director, as well won Fan Favorite Narrative Feature Award.[5] B-Boy Blues was released by BET+ on June 9, 2022.[6][7] At the 34th GLAAD Media Awards it received nomination for Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV.[8]
Cast
edit- Timothy Richardson as Mitchell Crawford
- Thomas Mackie as Raheim Rivers
- Landon G. Woodson as Gene
- Brandee Evans as Michi
- Michael Jackson Jr. as B.D.
- Marquise Vilson as Babyface
- Jabari Redd as D.C.
- Brian Lucas as Angel
- Heather B. as Aunt Ruth
- Broderick Hunter as Adam
- Ledisi as Ann Walker
- Eric R. Williams as Gordon
- Otis Winston
- Tiesha Thomas as Anderson
- Jahleel Kamara as Junior
- Andre Virgo as Alvin
- Bry’Nt Bailey as Kareem
- Ilara Phoenix Williams as Angelica
- Sampson McCormick as Telly
References
edit- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 23, 2020). "Jussie Smollett Sets Cast For Directorial Debut Film 'B-Boy Blues'".
- ^ N'Duka, Anthony D'Alessandro, Amanda; D'Alessandro, Anthony; N'Duka, Amanda (October 14, 2020). "Jussie Smollett Making Feature Directorial Debut With 'B-Boy Blues'".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Haring, Bruce (November 21, 2021). "Jussie Smollett's Singing The 'B-Boy Blues' As A Warm-Up To His Trial".
- ^ "The Community for Black Creativity and News - Blavity News". Blavity News & Entertainment.
- ^ Miami, ABFF (November 30, 2021). "American Black Film Festival Culminates 25th Anniversary with Best of the ABFF Awards – A Celebration of Festival Winners – American Black Film Festival Miami".
- ^ "Jussie Smollett's Directorial Debut B-Boy Blues Premieres on BET+ June 9". The Root. May 26, 2022.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (May 25, 2022). "Jussie Smollett Finds a Home at BET+ For His Post-Scandal Directorial Debut, 'B-Boy Blues'".
- ^ "The Nominees for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards | GLAAD". glaad.org. January 27, 2023.
External links
edit- B-Boy Blues at IMDb