| Cindy | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Musical |
| Written by | James L. Brooks Stan Daniels David Davis Ed. Weinberger |
| Directed by | William A. Graham |
| Starring | Charlayne Woodard Mae Mercer Nell Carter Alaina Reed Hall Scoey Mitchell Clifton Davis |
| Music by | Stan Daniels |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | James L. Brooks Stan Daniels David Davis Ed. Weinberger |
| Cinematography | Larry Boelens |
| Editors | Vince Humphrey Kenneth R. Koch |
| Running time | 98 minutes |
| Production companies | John-Charles-Walters Productions Paramount Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
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Cindy is a 1978 American musical television movie, shot on videotape and first broadcast on the ABC television network, with an entirely African-American cast. Directed by William A. Graham, the film is an urbanized retelling of Cinderella.
After World War II, Cindy (Woodard) has moved from the south to live in Harlem with her newly blended family. She finds herself constantly abused by her stepmother and stepsisters. Her father (Mitchell) provides some comfort but cannot prevent the abuse entirely. One night, she meets Captain Joe Prince (Davis) and is swept off her feet. A romance soon ensues.
All songs are composed by Stan Daniels, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design for Music-Variety | Sandra Stewart | Nominated |
