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"Bojangles: The Rhythm of a Dream" is a captivating biographical miniseries that explores the life of Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, the legendary tap dancer and actor whose career spanned decades. Set against the backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance and the civil rights movement, this series delves deep into Bojangles' rise from humble beginnings to stardom, showcasing his struggles, triumphs, and the unique challenges he faced as a Black man in the early 20th-century show business. Bojangles, played by a charismatic and dynamic lead actor, is portrayed as a visionary with an unyielding passion for dance and an impeccable sense of style. Audiences will witness his famous partnerships, including his work with Shirley Temple in films that bridged racial divides, as well as his groundbreaking performances in Broadway musicals and on the vaudeville stage. But the story doesn’t shy away from the complexities of his personal life and the racist barriers he had to confront to achieve his dreams.
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Ethel Waters was an American singer and actress. Waters frequently performed jazz, swing, and pop music on the Broadway stage and in concerts. She began her career in the 1920s singing blues. Her notable recordings include "Dinah", "Stormy Weather", "Taking a Chance on Love", "Heat Wave", "Supper Time", "Am I Blue?", "Cabin in the Sky", "I'm Coming Virginia", and her version of "His Eye Is on the Sparrow". Waters was the second African American to be nominated for an Academy Award, the first African American to star on her television show, and the first African-American woman to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.

 

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