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Hollywood Shuffle is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Robert Townsend released in USA on 20 march 1987 with Anne-Marie Johnson
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 20 march 1987
Length 1h18
Directed by Robert Townsend
OriginUSA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about television
Rating68%
Hollywood Shuffle is a 1987 satirical comedy film about the racial stereotypes of African Americans in film and television. The film tracks the attempts of Bobby Taylor to become a successful actor and the mental and external roadblocks he encounters, represented through a series of interspersed vignettes and fantasies. Produced, directed, and co-written by Robert Townsend, the film is semi-autobiographical, reflecting Townsend's experiences as a black actor when he was told he was not “black enough” for certain roles.
Synopsis
Bobby Taylor (Robert Townsend) is a middle class black male aspiring to become an actor. He practices his lines in the bathroom, with his younger brother Stevie (Craigus R. Johnson) watching as he plays a stereotypical “jive” character for the audition for "Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge", a movie about street gangs. Bobby's grandmother (Helen Martin) overhears the “jive talk” and shows her disapproval. His mother (Starletta DuPois), is more supportive, telling Bobby that he is going to be late for the audition. Bobby assures his mother that if he lands the part, everything will change. As Bobby is about to leave the house, he finds his grandmother on the couch.Actors
Anne-Marie Johnson
(Lydia)
Robert Townsend
(Bobby Taylor)
Helen Martin
(Bobby's Grandmother)
John Witherspoon
(Mr. Jones)
Grand L. Bush
(Mandingo / Ricky Taylor / Hood #5)
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