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B-Boy Blues 2021
A 2021 American comedy-drama film, B-Boy Blues was written and directed by Jussie Smollett in his first feature film effort. The story is based on a 1994 book by James Earl Hardy, who also co-authored the screenplay. The movie stars Timothy Richardson and Thomas Mackie, alongside Landon G. Woodson, Brandee Evans, Michael Jackson Jr., Marquise Vilson, Jabari Redd, Brian Lucas, Heather B., Broderick Hunter, and Ledisi. It tells the story of Mitchell Crawford, a 27-year-old journalist played by Richardson, and Raheim Rivers, a 24-year-old bicycle messenger and Banjee portrayed by Mackie.
The film debuted at the 2021 American Black Film Festival on November 3, 2021, earning nominations for Best Narrative Feature and Best Director, plus the Fan Favorite Narrative Feature Award. It was distributed by BET+ on June 9, 2022. At the 34th GLAAD Media Awards, B-Boy Blues received a nomination for Outstanding Film – Streaming or TV.
Cast
- Timothy RichardsonMitchell Crawford
- Thomas MackieRaheim Rivers
- Brandee EvansMichi
- Marquise VilsonBabyface
- Jabari ReddD.C
- Brian LucasAngel
- Heather B. GardnerAunt Ruth
- Broderick HunterAdam
- LedisiAnn Walker
- Eric R. WilliamsGordon
- Tiesha ThomasAnderson
- Jahleel KamaraJunior
- Andre VirgoAlvin
- Bry’Nt BaileyKareem
- Ilara Phoenix WilliamsAngelica
- Sampson McCormickTelly
Crew
- Director
- Jussie Smollett
- Writer
- Jussie Smollett
- Producer
- Jussie Smollett, Madia Hill Scott
- Cinematography
- Joe 'Jody' Williams
- Editing
- Jake Smollett
- Music
- Shajuan Andrews
Details
- Production
- A SuperMassive Movie, Winnienoah Productions
- Distributor
- BET+
