Hollywood Shuffle
“Hollywood Shuffle” is a satirical comedy that follows aspiring actor Bobby Taylor as he navigates the challenges and stereotypes faced by Black actors in Hollywood. Through a series of comedic sketches and vignettes, the film critiques the industry’s limited and often demeaning roles for Black performers while highlighting Bobby’s struggle to maintain his integrity and pursue his dreams.
Views: 11
Genre: Comedy
Director: Robert Townsend
Actors: Anne-Marie Johnson, Christopher Jackson, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, John Witherspoon, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Lou B. Washington, Robert Townsend, Starletta DuPois, Steve James
Country: United States of America
Company: Conquering Unicorn
Awards: 4 wins & 4 nominations
Budget: $100,000
Worldwide Gross: $5,228,617
Duration:
1h 21minRelease: 1987
Release Date: 1987-03-20
IMDb: 6.9
TMDB: 6.4
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 74
FilmAffinity: 5.7