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Bojangles

Bojangles

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Film Age rating: 15 Year: 2001 IMDB Rating: 6.7

The life of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, African-American tap-dancing star of stage and screen. In 1916, Robinson was a successful vaudeville performer and considered the finest tap dancer of his genera...

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Notorious

Notorious

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Film Age rating: 16 Year: 2009 IMDB Rating: 6.7

"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of th...

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The Great Ziegfeld

The Great Ziegfeld

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Film Age rating: 1 Year: 1936 IMDB Rating: 6.6

Lavish biography of Flo Ziegfeld, the producer who became Broadway's biggest starmaker.

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Respect

Respect

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Film Age rating: 12 Year: 2021 IMDB Rating: 6.6

The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

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Film Age rating: 16 Year: 1986 IMDB Rating: 6.3

Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe burns in a narcotics-related incident, Jo Jo remains in a coma, and, while in this...

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W.C. Fields and Me

W.C. Fields and Me

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Film Age rating: 10 Year: 1976 IMDB Rating: 6.1

In 1920s New York City, W. C. Fields is a successful headlining entertainer, but when his girlfriend leaves him and his broker loses his money, Fields begins anew in California. Working at a wax museu...

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Wendy Williams: The Movie

Wendy Williams: The Movie

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Film Age rating: 14 Year: 2021 IMDB Rating: 5.6

Talk show host Wendy Williams executive produces the biopic on her life, revealing the highs and lows she has experienced throughout the years. Wendy has made herself the go-to source for great celebr...

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