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Hollywood Shuffle

1987 • 81 minutes
4.7
92 reviews
88%
Tomatometer
14A
Rating
Eligible

About this movie

This film takes a satirical look at the ambivalent relationship between Hollywood power brokers and African-American performers. The filmmaker also stars as Bobby Taylor, a struggling actor looking for his big break in the entertainment industry. While working a day job flipping burgers, Bobby heads out to insulting casting calls where white casting agents pass judgement on whether he seems "black enough." When Bobby actually does earn a big role, he is forced to choose between accepting work that opens doors, but ultimately demeans him and returning to obscurity with his principles intact.
Rating
14A

Ratings and reviews

4.7
92 reviews
Jordan Mizell
May 27, 2014
I wish more people knew about this movie. Such a great take on amazing lesson. "There's work at the post office." If only more people felt this way things could be different.
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Trish Walton
March 21, 2015
I remember watching this movie as a young girl many years ago, and it's still hilarious today. They don't make movies like these anymore. I can still laugh @ classic scenes and lines from the movie as if it's my 1st time watching them😀 I LOVE...LOVE...LOVE THIS FILM😁
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A Google user
September 22, 2012
Great comedy that many don't know about. Old classic when people didn't have to be so P.C.
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