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Jussie Smollett’s directoral debut of “B-Boy Blues” to air on BET Plus
Jussie Smollett’s directoral debut of the film “B-Boy Blues” finally has a home.

Jussie Smollett’s directoral debut finally has a home. According to Variety, “B-Boy Blues” will be launched on BET+ and will debut on the streaming platform on June 9 in time for Pride Month.
Jussie Smollett’s directoral debut on B-Boy Blues was a collaborative effort
As part of the pickup, Mona Scott-Young and her Monami Entertainment has joined the film as a producer and was instrumental in getting the deal done with BET+.

Jussie Smollett at the PaleyFest Los Angeles 2016, Photo By Dominick D
This is Smollett’s first project since being found guilty of allegedly making false reports about what he said was a hate crime. He was later sentenced to 30 months of felony probation, including 150 days in jail, and ordered to pay a fine. Smollett is currently out as he appeals his sentence.
LGBTQ Representation
“B-Boy Blues” is the film adaptation of James Earl Hardy’s novel, and stars Timothy Richardson (“David Makes Man”), Ledisi (“Selma”), Brandee Evans (“P-Valley”), Heather B (“The Real World”), Marquise Vilson (“Tom Swift”), Jabari Redd (“Goals”), Broderick Hunter (“Insecure”) and Thomas Mackie.
“Through our content slate, we are intentional about representing the fullness of the Black experience, including that of the LGBTQ+ community,” said BET+ exec VP/GM Devin Griffin. “‘B-Boy Blues’ is an artful, heart-rending film about the complexity of love – something we all can relate to.”
Besides directing, Smollett wrote the script to “B-Boy Blues”.
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