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Mar 20, 1987 · Robert Townsend stars as Bobby Taylor, an actor who faces stereotypical roles and racism in Hollywood. The film parodies Hollywood clichés and features cameos from famous comedians and actors.
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Hollywood Shuffle is a 1987 American 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.
Bobby Taylor (Robert Townsend) is a young, middle class black man living in Los Angeles who is aspiring to become a famous actor in Hollywood.
Hollywood Shuffle. In the style of Kentucky Fried Movie, writer-director Robert Townsend lampoons Hollywood's perception of blacks--and racial stereotypes in general. IMDb 6.9 1 h 21 min 1987. X-Ray R. Comedy · Dreamlike · Philosophical · Feel-good. Available to rent or buy. Rent. SD $3.99. Buy. SD $14.99.
Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor (Robert Townsend) catches the ire of his grandmother (Helen Martin) for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploitation film...
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A satirical comedy about the typecasting of Black actors in 1980s Hollywood, written and directed by Robert Townsend and Keenen Ivory Wayans. The film features a hilarious cast, a commentary by Townsend, and a new essay by critic Aisha Harris.
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In the style of Kentucky Fried Movie, writer-director Robert Townsend lampoons Hollywood's perception of blacks--and racial stereotypes in general. 616 IMDb 6.9 1 h 21 min 1987. X-Ray R. Comedy · Dreamlike · Philosophical · Feel-good. Free trial of ScreenPix, rent, or buy.
