ethnic stereotype,black people

Hollywood Shuffle (1987)

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Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened...

Aspiring 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Townsend
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    Bobby Taylor Robert Townsend
  • Profile picture of Craigus R. Johnson
    Stevie Taylor Craigus R. Johnson
  • Profile picture of Helen Martin
    Bobby's Grandmother Helen Martin
  • Profile picture of Starletta DuPois
    Bobby's Mother Starletta DuPois
  • Profile picture of Keenen Ivory Wayans
    Donald Keenen Ivory Wayans
  • Profile picture of Anne-Marie Johnson
    Lydia Anne-Marie Johnson
  • Profile picture of John Witherspoon
    Mr. Jones John Witherspoon
  • Profile picture of Lou B. Washington
    Tiny Lou B. Washington

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Keywords

  • ethnic stereotype
  • black people