Movie Description

Hollywood Shuffle

(1987)

Overview

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

Facts

Original TitleHollywood Shuffle

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1987-03-20

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 21m

Production CompaniesSamuel Goldwyn Company

Genres

  • Comedy