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27 years later, Townsend's "Hollywood Shuffle" is as relevant as ever

It's hard to imagine that, back in 1987, writer-director Robert Townsend thought that almost 30 years later, his showbiz satire "Hollywood Shuffle" would still be incredibly relevant. Townsend made the film as a response to his frustrations with the limited types of roles Hollywood had to offer actors of color. Certainly in several decades, the entertainment industry would have evolved, right? Well, here we are.

Oct 02, 2014
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