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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 cameos from famous comedians and actors.
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- Comedy
- Robert Townsend
- 1987-03-20
Hollywood Shuffle (1987) Directed by Robert Townsend Written By Robert Townsend And Keenen Ivory Wayans Cast: The Hollywood Shuffle Players Rated R Available on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital...
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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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 African-American actor struggling to break into Hollywood. See the full list of actors, writers, directors, producers, and other crew members who worked on this movie.
A comedy film about a young black actor's struggles in Hollywood, written, produced and directed by Robert Townsend. Ebert praises Townsend's talent and ambition, but criticizes the movie's length, quality and stereotypes.