Hollywood Shuffle 1987

Name: Hollywood Shuffle
Released: 1987-03-20
Cast: Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta DuPois, Keenen Ivory Wayans

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Robert Townsend
Written by:	Keenen Ivory Wayans & Robert Townsend
Release date:	1987-03-20
Runtime:	81 minutes
Critics score:	87 / 100
Tagline:	Bobby Taylor was on his way to becoming a star, when a funny thing happened...