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Bamboozled (2000)
Director: Spike Lee
Cast: Damon Wayans, Savion Glover, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tommy Davidson
Runtime136 min
Rating15
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Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Bamboozled, Spike Lee's 2000 satire, received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its bold social commentary but others finding its satire too heavy-handed. The film was nominated for several awards, including the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. Audiences were also divided, with the film holding a 6.1/10 rating on IMDb and a 56% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Bamboozled, the 2000 Spike Lee-directed satire, offers a scathing and thought-provoking examination of racial stereotypes in the entertainment industry. With standout performances from Damon Wayans and Savion Glover, this genre-blending film skillfully uses dark comedy to expose the complexities and contradictions inherent in how society engages with issues of race.
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Bamboozled is a 2000 American satirical black comedy-drama film written and directed by Spike Lee about a modern televised minstrel show featuring black actors donning blackface makeup and the resulting violent fallout from the show's success. It features an ensemble cast including Damon Wayans, Jada Pinkett Smith, Savion Glover, Tommy Davidson, and Michael Rapaport.
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