Billy: Portrait of a Street Kid (1977) | LeVar Burton | aka Ghetto Child

A ghetto youngster tries to pry himself up and out of his bleak surroundings through education, but complications arise when he gets his girlfriend pregnant. Starting LeVar Burton, Ossie Davis, Tina Andrews, Roxie Roker and T.K. Cárter.
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[@jeromebrooks7]

Man you are the king of time capsules or queen. Sometimes I can smell what my grandmother was cooking, what the weather was and who was outside and who was visiting. Better days for sure!!

[@glendabrown8674]

I love these movies keep them coming we need them now

[@deetee4919]

Is this the Entire Movie? or just bits and pieces? just asking.

[@o.v.9663]

Yes we do!!! 💜💜💜

[@libbyortega2048]

Lavar is a screen gem indeed ❤️🖤💚

[@sabrinamwalker7049]

Thank you once again for your selection. I appreciate you sooooooo very much!!!!!!!! I remember when this was Billy Portrait of s street kid on television, but Ghetto Child in the movies in my school in Newark New Jersey. Hoping you and your family are well 🙏 Thank you once again for your labor be on bringing relevant information to us!!!! Blessings

[@donnarichardson5834]

I was a kid who watched a lot of television, but I don't remember seeing this movie. I graduated from high school in 77. So, if I missed this I must have been studying for a class 😬, or out partying with my classmates 😀. Glad I finally got to see this, it was a good one. TY.

[@davidval7188]

Great period of time for these types of movies.

[@Des_Zee]

Appreciate your uploads. You really dig deep to find these joints.

[@iamernieg]

Nothing like have the KZbin App on my tv just for this channel!!!!

[@marik_ravana]

i love Levar Burton. He puts heart into everything he does: reading rainbow, star trek, roots, all significant and memorable roles and performances

[@judithschafer3859]

A beautiful film: dignity, strength and love personified. ❤‼

[@brendaphillips6379]

I enjoyed watching the early works of Mr. Burton. He is truly a talented performer. The message in this movie is that we have to work extra harder to achieve. I am glad that the character Billys was given another chance to fulfill his dreams. We have to "Keep On Pushing"; like Curtis Mayfield, another talented artist recorded in his song. This song is a mantra to the black experience, which is to "keep on trying", even when the world's vices are trying to pull you down.

[@atlienrider6048]

You packed a punch in that post, Ms. Brenda.

[@libbyortega2048]

@@atlienrider6048 she certainly did.

[@cathyt144]

He wouldnt have had to work so hard if he hadnt given himself the setbacks.he had every opportunity right in front of him.A job,paid to attend free classes,programs for college etc. By breaking the law,not following rules,not being irresponsible by preventing a unwanted pregnancy,and basically giving up on himself ,it was self defeating behaviors that made things spiral out of control. He finally got his act together towards the end.

[@frankcannon764]

You packed a punch in that post Ms Cathy

[@DeeNice681]

Very good movie with an excellent cast!

[@playad6332]

Reel Black, Sister you be dropping theses movies, keep it up, much love to you and your family in these tough times.☀tribe

[@judywalker2849]

I remember watching this movie as a kid.

[@alyslesafranks261]

Me too...

[@adriennedickens194]

If you are watching this movie God bless and keep us all😇

[@lyvewire]

Still watching in 2020. Unknown classic! Underrated actor!

[@errolthomas9426]

I didn't get to catch this on NBC-TV Channel 4 as a little kid back in '77 but I did later catch it on ABC-TV Channel 7 as a teenager in '84, '86 and '88

[@terreciakennedy3265]

I like that the math teacher showed some concern. That was nice.

[@jamesvickers9476]

Back in the day when looking for a job in the newspaper was the thing to do...Lavar came into that bridal shop an was like hi😁 this was a very well written movie...

[@powhattanst]

Did not like this movie at the start but, like so many others from the period, I stuck with it and, in the end, got so much out of it. Thanks ReelBlack for posting these!! Just wish I had more background on the script, storyline, plot....

[@kimmy1984]

I remember this movie. I’m a huge Levar Burton fan. 🥰

[@luvs2cover]

Mr 2222✊🏾💚🖤❤💪🏾💯

[@atlienrider6048]

I agree. Levar is a force to be reckoned with.

[@officialleo247]

Good old memories... Thanks Reelblack!

[@guitargunnarhamburg8766]

I love these movies keep them coming we need them now ,)

[@ronanboyle2963]

Awesome videos, thank you. Half of these movies should be revamped, brilliant stories and great actors and actresses.

[@mrstantastic-57]

"EVERYBODY NEEDS TO FEEL A LITTLE SPECIAL SOMETIMES".💯✊🏿

[@cathyt144]

Great movie and cast .LeVar Burton just owns the screen when he appears. The struggle is real for anyone who wants to change their life and has goals. Sometimes we have setbacks from outside influences but most of Billys were his own self defeating behaviors. Im glad he finally got it together and didnt give up. Quitters never win. I just wonder why the writers removed his tooth again after he had it repaired by a dentist. Lol it just struck me as odd.

[@TheGuidedGenius]

A great and touching movie. They really don't make movies like this anymore.

[@cassandraallen7493]

Absolutely wonderful!!

[@nozukoprudencemdingi595]

Sad and wonderful movie at the same time! South Africa

[@bamnjphoto]

I remember seeing this as a kid a couple of times

[@ikecork]

An amazing movie. Remember this from my younger days

[@anthonysonnheim4182]

Great movie thank you 🤔

[@tyroneprice6642]

I liked Levar Burton in Roots playing Kunta Kinte. TK Carter is a good actor he played Mylo Williams on the Disney Channel. This was a enjoyable movie.

[@Charlesmarcel-ee4ke]

Perfect and a classic 👍

[@yolandajones1794]

I watched this movie many years ago. I remembered some of it. A beautiful ending. Lavar Burton is an excellent actor. I like a lot if tte older movies. Thank you for sharing it.❤

[@reelblack]

Same here!

[@angelsweets3803]

I’ve Watch a lot of your videos a couple of days ago I stumbled on the video movie from Wayback what a pleasure this one is over outstanding what can I say it’s tight 🌸💕🤙🏽🤩😕😍😇🥰🌺🌻🌹❤️❣️💜💖💝💞💚🧡🎗💄🌻🌻🍯❤️❤️💄

[@Harley157d]

He could play Leon Spinks in a biopic. LOL

[@tamiawells1218]

I JUST LOVE LOVE LOVE DIS EPIC FLICK✌

[@kellyi.4353]

If there was a sequel, 10 years later, I bet he became a vet. Back then then there were very good government programs that helped disadvantaged youth/adults with skills training and college education. I was in a program myself back then!

[@terreciakennedy3265]

He seemed like he loved her. I think he would have done all he could. With a little education they would eventually get better jobs. One baby with two loving devoted parents they could of made it work and she could of gotten birth control to make sure they didn't have anymore. I'm sure he would have even married her if she wanted that. So sad

[@rachealwashington5662]

I agree

[@Harley157d]

Tina Andrew's and Lavar Burton played in Roots together

[@cedricliggins7528]

Tina Andrews was so fine. My dream woman.

[@demarhorton6978]

She played in a stage play the wiz in the 90s as Evelina she was good

[@atlienrider6048]

I didn't know that this movie existed but I am so happy that I found it. What a gem.

[@DJaySplitSecond]

Great movie, Tina Andrews was a real cutie!

[@sisyaffayahyisrael2112]

@reelblack fantastic movie 💯 remember this as a kid 🔥

[@kingporter67]

Fabulous 1977 Ghetto Child movie!!

[@Johnshaft1970]

I'm Sorry But ... When LeVar Burton Licked His Tooth At 1Hr 24 Min .... I Screamed 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kimberlyleak1522]

Good movie thanks for sharing

[@jacyhendrix7571]

Thank you!

[@hatednyc]

What a great character.

[@ertfgghhhh]

If u have dummy, could u upload? Brings back memories

[@sisyaffayahyisrael2112]

Dummy great movie 👌

[@ertfgghhhh]

@@kelvinhutcherson6341 thanks

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@@ertfgghhhh u welcome

[@qhorson2555]

That movie was Deep

[@dec1slh]

Try looking for it on manfocused channel

[@craigjones1669]

I see Kunta Kinte & Fanta (Kunta's first love interest in roots before his wife Belle) meet back up in another movie

[@alyslesafranks261]

I remember seeing this Movie when I was in grammar school...

[@QueenQueen-vo8im]

Glad He Pulled Through.

[@cMrob73]

"Process of exhaustion." He was close, which was just enough to get by. He still had to get the rest on his own.

[@errolnicholson5632]

I was 14 years old then!!

[@bluetheory2]

I love Tina Andrews going back to Conrack.

[@zakaosnat742]

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[@glow_upinternational1234]

Very good movie💖💖

[@milliemura-hita9135]

Awesome actor LeVar Burton 1977 movie loved it. Where are you now ?.

[@Johnshaft1970]

The Great Ossie Davis, William " Bill " Elliott, And Tina Andrews 👐

[@CrowdPleeza]

It's Levar Burton. You forgot the T :)

[@tamikabrown1606]

This is a good movie it was made the year I was born

[@theviolingeek]

That was good again!

[@G-POWER.46-lx9hi]

I LIKE. L.B. BC HE'S A VERY GOOD ACTOR. HE'S PUT HIMSELF IN HIS PARTS. ROOTS MADE HIM A STAR...

[@GyrlBlaque]

I would love to see Aaron Loves Angela with Kevin Hooks and Irene Cara

[@lashawnsargent3580]

It's on youtube now

[@charlitajohnson1148]

Aaron Loves Angela Is On TUBI

[@jefferyjefferson2493]

These two people played in roots

[@pandawolfpresents]

47:15That was the same issue I had with math: I knew the equation,nand what the answer was;but, how I got the correct answer wasn't how They got the correct answer. So, when I showed my work, they'd mark it as wrong, even if I was right. And it really discouraged me: being that math & science were among my favorite studies! ..... I stopped going because, it wasn't a matter of my intellect and ability; but, rather a dominating reprogram: forcing inferior rhetoric and theorem to docile and confuse the natural inherited evolutionary advanced intelligence that a child is born with! #realitycheck

[@cedricliggins7528]

58:13 This woman also played her mom in Roots!!

[@EdwardSmart]

Inspiring Movie!

[@dirtlevel]

Some good music on this one

[@jeffreyworthen7033]

The late Roxie Roker (Helen Willis) "The Jeffersons" and Lenny Kravitz's mom.

[@elainep1772]

And AL Roker's cousin.

[@chrisutley2859]

Seems like every one of those mid-70’s TV movies about wayward teens had “Portrait Of A…” in the title.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

The father from gimme a break 😃

[@leighburton832]

A young Mr. Reading Rainbow!

[@claudejames7978]

thanks

[@MzThang-if5lq]

Good movie, hard to watch sooooooooooooooooooooooo many toooooooooooooooooooooooooo many commercials. Geesh

[@antonybrown432]

I agree with you 100% too many commercials

[@jameswilley2214]

Love this movie 🍿

[@dcraexon]

They got a commercial popping up every few minutes , good movie though

[@kincamell2]

! Ps Much Gratitude

[@terreciakennedy3265]

OMG!!! Not a back alley abortion. She should have at least tried talking to her parents. I understand her being scared but it's scary enough with an actual doctor smh. The parent's might have helped after they were finished being mad. I think I can figure out the rest. I don't think I wanna see anymore. You would think if your that afraid that condoms would be a must. When I was with my first you could not have paid me not to use a condom.

[@राधाकुमार-द4य]

Me too. About the condom. Safe sex always.

[@a-dotb2904]

Sometimes it feels nicer w/o a condom 🍑 💦 🍆

[@paulettamcbean4657]

Thanks

[@alisonboulding185]

Ms. Roxie sure was a pretty lady

[@houreugh]

Does anyone know how he lost his tooth? I can’t find anything online.

[@deetee4919]

Is this the Full Entire Movie?

[@lauriefitzpatrick247]

Great movie. Thank u. Question: He had his teeth fixed before gf hemorraged. He lost his new teeth after. I don't get it.

[@dance4life1208]

Yea that confused me too

[@mariosnapp6383]

Yes we do. I wish all of our children and youth would watch this. Seems like they don't believe that this didn't occur?maybe not maybe, once they are exposed to the reality of it all then they will see the truth, of course they will never agree with my opinion but this the real deal. America nor black Americans will never be together. We must understand that and im not old fashioned this is life and history. Believe it or not!

[@SimplyAhkBen]

Good Movie.

[@reveroneveron9230]

Please low the home page light😠 can see is like the morning sun

[@reelblack]

go fullscreen if its too much white.

[@sisyaffayahyisrael2112]

It's fine with me 😊

[@truthseeker3688]

It's amazing how movies or propaganda like the messages in this movie made you think that the many problems and extreme, generational poverty in the American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) community were caused by our own doings; and had nothing to do with 400 years of slavery, Jim Crow, segregation, lynching, murdering, burning, terrorizing, convict leasing, peonage, lack of quality education, redlining, unfair child care laws, housing insecurities, gentrification, police brutality and shootings, welfare programs, joblessness, predatory lending practices and built-in sabotage and accrued disadvantages and oppression. No, it wasn't 246 years (1619-1865) of slavery and another 100 years (1865-1965) of Jim Crow, segregation and trauma; and still another 50 years (1965-2020) of massincarceration, school to prison pipeline, criminalization of ADOS men, continued redlining, and economic exclusion from wealth building, police shootings and injustice, etc. But that's not what destroyed the ADOS community, it was something else. Something about us; but not what was and is done to us; and we fell for this explanation. We blame ourselves for the result of things done to us by a WS society. I hope someone reads this comment after watching this movie and understands just how diabolical WS is when it comes to destroying the ADOS community. First they destroy your self esteem, then they destroy your family and community; and lastly they destroy your hope in Father YAH. Please don't buy into this propaganda. The things done in the ADOS communities were mostly perpetrated by WS as part of their plan of genocide of Father YAH’s chosen people. Don't believe the hype! Deuteronomy 7: 6 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. 7 The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number than any people; for ye were the fewest of all people: 8 But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. 9 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; 10 And repayeth them that hate him to their face, to destroy them: he will not be slack to him that hateth him, he will repay him to his face. 11 Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them. Be blessed! Shalom!

[@syluv2053]

28:00- truth be told. (Truth was told)

[@mikehall7564]

good people skills movie

[@Johnshaft1970]

What Happened To The Brothers Tooth ????

[@carolynghaskin3870]

His tooth was missing frfr

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

premier on October 23 1977, Sunday, on NBC,normally titled Billy: portrait of a street kid. I knew the part he was trying to get his girl played by Tina, to get an abortion bit he owe a free dollars to theese scumb bags who had killed her on that gruney table. sad,sad, sad. I remember that scene.they her cover up right bad.

[@southlondon86]

The guy from Star Trek?

[@mightychild1057]

Title of my fucked up life😎

[@Elijah1076]

What 1978 domestic violence movie did LeVar Burton play ginny Sinclair's abusive husband and construction worker andy Sinclair way before reading rainbow?

[@DeeNice681]

‘Battered’ 1978!

[@Elijah1076]

Why?

[@DeeNice681]

@@Elijah1076 That’s the name of the movie!

[@QueenmadivaQueenmidiva]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@erichardin8640]

THAY HAD TO UP GRADE THE MEXCAN BOY, BY BRINGING DOWN THE BLACK MAN, AFTER ALL, IT WAS THE YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK MAN THAT SAVED HIS MEXCAN FRIEND'S LIFE WHOME ALSO WANTED TO DIE. WE ALL NEED TO BE "RESPECTED." EVEN IN THE "🎥 MOVIE'S."

[@marcus2711]

12 15 b s commercials what the F wrong with yall?😐