Hollywood Shuffle (1987)

February is BODY & SOUL. That means Black Directors and Black Leads and we’re anxious to get back into it after last week’s “white Jamaican” debacle with an influential independent comedy featuring the beginnings of certain writers, directors and actors in prominent black comedies over the years. After maxing out credits cards and timing out film equipment rentals just right over the span of two and a half years, Robert Townsend hit independent success upon the release of his 1987 directorial debut “HOLLYWOOD SHUFFLE”. A comedy that examines the pitfalls of trying to be a working black actor in Hollywood. There’s the core story of Bobby (Townsend) who must figure out how to live between his desire to be an actor and his personal belief in what he wants to be as a black actor. This underlines several skits involving rotating players such as Keenan Ivory Wayans, Anne-Marie Johnson, John Witherspoon, Damon Wayans and many more. Hollywood Shuffle is considered a significant cult hit with broad influence. It’s worth checking out for the “Black Acting School” bit alone. Find it, watch it and let’s talk about it.

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