Release Date: 2/25/1972; CBS
Genre: Drama / TV Movie
Rating: NR
Running Time: 70 mins.
Director: Gilbert Cates
Studio(s): Jamel Productions Inc., Jemmin Inc.
Cast: Bill Cosby (Blue). Gloria Foster (Serena), Dennis Hines (Vandy), Teddy Thompson (Tempo), Ray Mason (Doctor), Dennis Tate (Dr. Fogson).
Story: Blue is an airport redcap struggling to support his family. He takes on several odd jobs so he can save enough money to buy a house so they can move out of the projects. His wife Serena would rather he work less and spend more time with his young son, Vandy. Blue’s single-minded determination to get his family out of the ghetto has cut him off from them. Only when Vandy is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia does Blue realize what he should spend his time on – being with his family. Bill Cosby wrote, produced, scored and starred in the film. Sources: tcm.com, rottentomatoes.com. Photos source: daaracarchive.org.
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