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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.
Mar 20, 1987 · Robert Townsend stars as Bobby Taylor, an aspiring actor who faces stereotypical roles and racism in Hollywood. The film parodies Hollywood clichés and features a young Keenen Ivory Wayans and a cameo by John Witherspoon.
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- Comedy
- Robert Townsend
- 1987-03-20
Oct 5, 2012 · As he makes his rounds, the film takes a satiric look at African American actors in Hollywood. MGM - 1987. Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6hSubscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly ...
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May 14, 2021 · Looking to make an indie movie? Robert Townsend would tell you to do it all yourself! Townsend wrote, directed, produced, and starred in his iconic debut sat...
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- Amazon MGM Studios
Long before Get Out was crushing box-office expectations, Robert Townsend and Keenan Ivory Wayans hit a similar nerve in 1987 with Hollywood Shuffle, a caustic satire about the dearth of...
A comedy film about an aspiring actor who faces stereotypes and dilemmas in Hollywood. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and rent or buy the movie on Prime Video or Apple TV.
A comedy film about a black actor who faces stereotypical roles and challenges in Hollywood. Bobby Taylor (Robert Townsend) dreams of becoming a respected performer, but struggles with his identity and conscience in the industry.
