Hollywood Shuffle 1987

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.

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Cast

• Robert Townsend Bobby Taylor
• Craigus R. Johnson Stevie Taylor
• Helen Martin Bobby's Grandmother
• Starletta DuPois Bobby's Mother
• Keenen Ivory Wayans Donald
• Anne-Marie Johnson Lydia
• John Witherspoon Mr. Jones
• Lou B. Washington Tiny
• Steve James Hood #3
• Christopher Jackson Punk #1

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