About Tap (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1985, About Tap is a documentary film directed by George T. Nierenberg, running about 28 minutes. “The Style of Jazz Tap Dancing” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. ABOUT TAP features stylistic performances and recollections by three of America’s leading male tap dancers: Steve Condos, Jimmy Slyde, and Chuck Green.
Who’s in it. About Tap stars Chuck Green as Self, Gregory Hines as Self, Steve Condos as Self and Jimmy Slyde as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, About Tap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch About Tap page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch About Tap (1985)?
- In US, About Tap is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is About Tap worth watching?
- About Tap holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in About Tap?
- About Tap stars Chuck Green, Gregory Hines, Steve Condos and Jimmy Slyde.
- When was About Tap released?
- About Tap was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.