B-Boy Blues
“An unforgettable love story.”
Synopsis
Follows the relationship of 27-year-old journalist Mitchell Crawford and 21-year-old bicycle messenger Raheim Rivers, who meet at a gay bar in Greenwich Village during the summer of 1993.
Top Cast
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Thomas Mackie
Raheim
Timothy Richardson
Mitchell
Landon G. Woodson
Gene
Brandee Evans
Michi
Broderick Hunter
Adam
Marquise Vilson
Babyface
Ledisi
Ann
Jabari Redd
D.C.
Heather B.
Aunt Ruth
Otis Winston
Anderson
Bry'Nt
Kareem
Tieisha Thomas
Crystal
Brian Lucas
Angel
Eric R. Williams
Gordon
Michael Jackson, Jr.
B.D.
Jahleel Kamara
Junior
Derrick Downey
Livingston
Andre Virgo
Alvin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mardi Gras Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jussie Smollett
- Screenplay & Story
- Jussie Smollett
- Original Score
- Shajuan Andrews
- Original Title
- B-Boy Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- SuperMassive Movies, Story Worthy Pictures, Winnienoah Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jussie Smollett
Jussie Smollett, James Earl Hardy
Shajuan Andrews
Jody Williams
Sampson McCormick, Jussie Smollett, James Earl Hardy, Madia Hill Scott, Frank Gatson
Department Leadership Roster
Sampson McCormick
Producer
Jussie Smollett
Producer
James Earl Hardy
Producer
Madia Hill Scott
Producer
Jussie Smollett
Director
Frank Gatson
Producer
Jussie Smollett
Screenplay
Shajuan Andrews
Original Music Composer
Jody Williams
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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LGBTQ+
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Movies Sex & Nudity Moderate
LGBT Foreign Films
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Frequently Asked Questions About B-Boy Blues
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is B-Boy Blues about?
Follows the relationship of 27-year-old journalist Mitchell Crawford and 21-year-old bicycle messenger Raheim Rivers, who meet at a gay bar in Greenwich Village during the summer of 1993.
Who directed B-Boy Blues?
B-Boy Blues was directed by Jussie Smollett.
Who stars in B-Boy Blues?
The principal cast of B-Boy Blues includes Thomas Mackie, Timothy Richardson, Landon G. Woodson, Brandee Evans, Broderick Hunter.
When was B-Boy Blues released and how long is it?
B-Boy Blues was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for B-Boy Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for B-Boy Blues was composed by Shajuan Andrews.
Is B-Boy Blues based on a book or true story?
B-Boy Blues is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Earl Hardy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for B-Boy Blues?
B-Boy Blues holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).