Dancing in September (2000) Dancing in September

Dancing in September ★★½ 2000 (R) Black writer Tomasina "Tommy" Crawford (Parker) has just lost her job on a sitcom so she has nothing to lose by pitching a black issues comedy to George (Washington), a slick exec looking to make a name for himself at a startup network. Tommy also discovers the show's lead—former gangbanger and single dad James (Shannon). The three gain success but come under fire from the black community for being sellouts as they re-evaluate their personal and professional aspirations. 106m/C VHS, DVD. Nicole Ari Parker, Isaiah Washington IV, Vicellous Reon Shannon, Malinda Williams, Jay Underwood, Michael Cavanaugh, Chi McBride, James Avery, LeVar Burton, Peter Onorati, Kadeem Hardison, Jenifer Lewis, Anna Maria Horsford; Director: Reggie Rock Bythewood; Writer: Reggie Rock Bythewood; Writer: Bill Dill. CABLE

At-a-glance
Year Released 2000
Rating R
Length (in minutes) 106
Display Color
Formats VHS, DVD
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor LeVar Burton
Actor Jay Underwood
Actor Michael Cavanaugh
Actor Isaiah Washington IV
Actor Nicole Ari Parker
Actor Peter Onorati
Actor Jenifer Lewis
Actor Anna Maria Horsford
Actor James Avery
Actor Chi McBride
Actor Kadeem Hardison
Actor Vicellous Reon Shannon
Actor Malinda Williams
Cinematographer Bill Dill
Director Reggie Rock Bythewood
Writer Reggie Rock Bythewood