“Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back” is a portrait of the charismatic song-and-dance man from his tap-dancing childhood to today. Maurice and friends Chita Rivera, Mercedes Ellington, and Debbie Allen tell tales from his seven-decade career, including Broadway shows, Hollywood films like Francis Ford Coppola’s The Cotton Club and about his loving yet difficult relationship with superstar brother Gregory Hines. Ever battling the challenges of being a gay, black man in showbiz, Maurice shares his story with humor and grace.
The documentary magically intercuts archival flashbacks with present-day Maurice. Captured are explosive bursts of tap, comedic moments, and palpable loneliness as the 75-year-old navigates growing older without his younger brother by his side. What still gives the vibrant elder showman hope, however, is his supportive community of friends and family.
