Hollywood Shuffle

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.

Where to watch (US)

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

CJ

Christopher Jackson

Punk #1

Dom Irrera

Writer

Damon Wayans

Body Guard #2 / Willie

Lisa Mende

Casting Director

Eugene Robert Glazer

Director / Teacher / Amadeus / Chicago Jones / Dirty Larry