Movies by Ben Vereen

Mary's Incredible Dream

Mary's Incredible Dream

An extended dream sequence presents a biblical allegory about the creation, downfall and rebirth of humanity, told through a series of surrealistic vignettes and musical numbers.

The Auction

The Auction

Plot kept under wraps.

The Cheryl Ladd Special

The Cheryl Ladd Special

A TV musical special starring Cheryl Ladd and her guest stars in various musical numbers and vignettes.

Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots

A young man (Gregory Hines) journeys from rags-to-riches thanks to his talented Puss in Boots (Ben Vereen). Starring Ben Vereen, Gregory Hines, Alfre Woodard, George Kirby, and Brock Peters. Narrated by Shelley Duvall.

I'll Take You There

I'll Take You There

Still nursing wounds from a breakup, a woman is forced by her sister into a blind date that turns into a nightmare.

Chita: A Legendary Celebration

Chita: A Legendary Celebration

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents a 2013 concert celebrating Chita Rivera's 80th birthday as a fundraiser to aid struggling artists during the pandemic. Chita offers a musical retrospective of her career in the theatre with guest stars Tommy Tune and Ben Vereen. Includes songs from 'Seventh Heaven,' 'West Side Story,' 'Bye Bye Birdie,' 'The Happy Time,' 'Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris,' 'Chicago,' 'The Rink,' 'Kiss of the Spider Woman,' & 'The Visit,' among others.

Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years

Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years

Documentary about the life of explorer Jacques Cousteau.

The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades

The Chipmunks Rockin' Through The Decades

A live-action/animated TV special featuring Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do

Chita Rivera: A Lot Of Livin' To Do

A retrospective of Chita Rivera's film, television and stage career, including interviews with Dick Van Dyke, Ben Vereen, Carol Lawrence and others. Originally aired as Episode 2 of Season 43 of the PBS series Great Performances.

Accidental Friendship

Accidental Friendship

Homeless woman Yvonne Caldwell is a woman with good reason to be bitter: she has lost everything except her two beloved dogs, Bebe and Man-Man. With her one friend, Wes, Caldwell lives the daily struggle of being homeless in Los Angeles until a chance encounter caused by her dogs leads to a friendship with LAPD officer Tami Baumann, and hope for a better life begins in earnest for Yvonne.

Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style

Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style

The story of how jazz great Louis Armstrong got his start playing in Chicago clubs, how he was framed on a drug charge, and his travels throughout Europe, where he first gained worldwide fame.

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Rich with archival gems and Liza Minnelli’s own point of view, Bruce David Klein's luminous documentary celebrates a young entertainer full of boundless raw talent and the deep, creative relationships with her mentors and influences.

The Charmkins

The Charmkins

The Charmkins is a television film based on an early 1980s toyline by Hasbro, which was broadcast on October 25, 1983.

Time Out of Mind

Time Out of Mind

Evicted from his squat and suddenly alone on the streets, George is a man without a home. Struggling with his demons and desperately trying to connect with the daughter he abandoned, he navigates the system, hustling for change and somewhere safe and quiet to gather his thoughts. But the streets are relentless and soon, George finds himself teetering on the edge, alone and abandoned.