Don Reed

Hollywood Shuffle -- 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.

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.

'Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood' -The Wayans brothers propel this frenzied, laugh-a-minute spoof of popular 'coming of age' films about young African-Americans in urban neighborhoods.

Robert Townsend's comedic send-up of the trials and tribulations of black actors attempting to break into Hollywood - just how do you make a living and not play the stereotyped roles?