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The Man Who Was Bojangles

The Man Who Was Bojangles

Kwame Kwei-Armah unravels the myths behind Mr Bojangles, the name and the song.

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Synopsis

The name Mr Bojangles first appeared in Shirley Temple movies and a pop song steeped in folklore. Kwame Kwei-Armah unravels the myths behind the name and the song.

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