If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band
movie
The story of ghetto boy and girl trying to raise money for the girl to visit her father in prison.
Released December 19, 1972
Overview
Life in a black ghetto isn't easy for 14-year-old Billie Jean Sims, who has a father in jail, a blind grandmother, and a brother with a drug habit. Growing up among drug pushers, prostitutes, and pimps, Billie Jean still has some things going for her: fierce pride, a loyal friend named Fish, and, at last, enough savings to visit her father 1200 miles away in prison.
Runtime
1h 13m
Origin Country
United States
Original Language
English
Original Title
If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band
Status
Released
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English
