Hollywood Shuffle

1987·81'

Robert Townsend,Robert Townsend

Comedy

Letterboxd TMDB #34101

Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploitation film "Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge." When Tinseltown Studios casts Taylor in the title role, he has a series of conflicted dreams satirizing African-American stereotypes in Hollywood, and must reconcile his career goals with his desire to remain a positive role model for his little brother.

Cast

Robert Townsend Bobby Taylor Craigus R. Johnson Stevie Taylor Helen Martin Bobby's Grandmother Starletta DuPois Bobby's Mother Keenen Ivory Wayans Donald Anne-Marie Johnson Lydia John Witherspoon Mr. Jones Lou B. Washington Tiny Steve James Hood #3

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