Hollywood Shuffle

Bobby Taylor, an aspiring actor juggling his time between working at a hot-dog stand, is faced with the challenge of balancing his dreams and responsibilities when he lands the lead role in Tinseltown Studios' film "Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge." His grandmother disapproves of him auditioning for such a film, but Bobby sees it as a stepping stone to stardom. As he navigates through Hollywood, he experiences a series of conflicted dreams that satirically reflect the prevalent African-American stereotypes in the industry, forcing him to confront his career aspirations and their potential impact on his role model status for his younger brother. This coming-of-age story delves into themes of identity, integrity, and the pursuit of success amidst societal expectations and prejudices.