Hollywood Shuffle
Watch TrailerAspiring 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1987 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Robert Townsend |
| Runtime | 81 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (100 votes) |
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The film constructs a sharp satire through a series of surreal dream sketches. It explores the internal conflict between commercial success and personal integrity, relying on the authentic experiences of Black actors in Hollywood.
What lingers after the credits is a potent mix of biting wit and resilient humor that exposes industry typecasting. Those who tire of safe comedies will find refreshing audacity here. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Robert Townsend
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