Desc: The Dancing Man: Directed by Dave Davidson. With Peg Leg Bates, James 'Buster' Brown, Ralph Brown, Ruth Brown. When adolescent Clayton Bates lost his leg in a cotton gin accident, he thought his dreams of dancing were over. His life story shows amazing spirit and athleticism, and an incredible dancing career. This film shows how Mr. Bates overcame the odds to become one of the greatest tap dancers of all time. Also documented is Bates' highly successful mountain resort which catered to African-American families.