B-Boy Blues

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B-Boy Blues
Directed by Jussie Smollett
Written byJussie Smollett
Based onB-Boy Blues by James Earl Hardy
Produced by
  • Jussie Smollett
  • Madia Hill Scott
Starring
CinematographyJoe 'Jody' Williams
Edited by Jake Smollett
Music byShajuan Andrews
Production
companies
Winnienoah Productions
A SuperMassive Movie
Distributed by BET+
Release date
  • November 3, 2021 (2021-11-03)
(American Black Film Festival)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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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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]

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References

  1. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (October 23, 2020). "Jussie Smollett Sets Cast For Directorial Debut Film 'B-Boy Blues'". Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  2. ↑ 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'". Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ Haring, Bruce (November 21, 2021). "Jussie Smollett's Singing The 'B-Boy Blues' As A Warm-Up To His Trial".
  4. ↑ "The Community for Black Creativity and News - Blavity News". Blavity News & Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  5. ↑ 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". Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Jussie Smollett's Directorial Debut B-Boy Blues Premieres on BET+ June 9". The Root. May 26, 2022. Archived from the original on March 27, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  7. ↑ Schneider, Michael (May 25, 2022). "Jussie Smollett Finds a Home at BET+ For His Post-Scandal Directorial Debut, 'B-Boy Blues'".
  8. ↑ "The Nominees for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards | GLAAD". glaad.org. January 27, 2023. Archived from the original on April 12, 2024. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
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