Robert Townsend on film and racial stereotypes

Title

Robert Townsend on film and racial stereotypes

Genre

Interview

TX Date

22 Mar 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:05:10

Description

Robert Townsend’s film, Holywood Shuffle opens in London this week. Syd Burke talked to its co-writer, star actor, director and producer when Townsend visited London recently. They discuss the difficulties encountered by black actors; the importance of positive black role models for young people; racial stereotypes in film; and Townsend’s perceived move from comedy acting into production. Sound is in mono.

Contributors

Robert Townsend; Syd Burke

Keywords

Actors; Films; Cinema; Film makers; African-American peoples; Film making; Robert Townsend; Social roles; Stereotypes; Hollywood Shuffle

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