Hollywood Shuffle
[United States] : The Criterion Collection, [2023]
Format: Blu-ray Disc
Edition: Blu-ray edition.
Description: 1 videodisc (81 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
A satire on the ups and downs of being a black actor in Hollywood. Bobby Taylor, a young black actor whose attempts to find work are dashed when told that he's not ₁black enough₂ for the roles being offered. With jobs limited to stereotypes (gang-bangers, pimps and Uncle Toms'), Bobby's struggles are told through a series of comic fantasies and dreams.
Series: Criterion collection.
Other Authors:
Townsend, Robert, 1957- film director, actor.
Martin, Helen, 1909-2000, actor.
Johnson, Craigus R., actor.
DuPois, Starletta, actor.
Criterion Collection (Firm), publisher.
Townsend, Robert, 1957- film director, actor.
Martin, Helen, 1909-2000, actor.
Johnson, Craigus R., actor.
DuPois, Starletta, actor.
Criterion Collection (Firm), publisher.
Target Audience: Rating: R.
ISBN:
9798886070187
UPC: 715515281911
Availability | |||
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
BD COMEDY Hollywood | Main (Downtown) | First Level, Blu-ray Disc | Out (Due: 5/2/2024) |
Title from web page.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1987.
Wide screen.
Special features: New audio commentary featuring Townsend; new interviews; radio program featuring Townsend with Elvis Mitchell; essay by Aisha Harris.
Blu-ray disc.
Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta Dupois, Marc Figueroa, Sarah Kaite Coughlan, Kim Wayans.
Blu-ray, wide screen (1.85:1); mono; requires Blu-ray player.
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Originally released as a motion picture in 1987.
Wide screen.
Special features: New audio commentary featuring Townsend; new interviews; radio program featuring Townsend with Elvis Mitchell; essay by Aisha Harris.
Blu-ray disc.
Robert Townsend, Craigus R. Johnson, Helen Martin, Starletta Dupois, Marc Figueroa, Sarah Kaite Coughlan, Kim Wayans.
Blu-ray, wide screen (1.85:1); mono; requires Blu-ray player.
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).