description Dolemite Is My Name Overview
Dolemite Is My Name chronicles the life of Rudy Ray Moore, a filmmaker who created and starred in a series of blaxploitation films featuring the character Dolemite. The film details his efforts to revive these older movies decades later, alongside a team of collaborators. Moore’s career began with the 1975 film, *Dolemite*.
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info Dolemite Is My Name Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2019 |
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Who stars as Rudy Ray Moore in Dolemite Is My Name?
Eddie Murphy stars as Rudy Ray Moore, delivering a widely praised performance. The film also features Wesley Snipes as director D'Urville Martin and Keegan-Michael Key in a major supporting role.
Is Dolemite Is My Name based on a true story?
Yes, it is a biographical comedy that chronicles the true story of Rudy Ray Moore's rise to fame. It details how he created his famous Dolemite persona and independently produced the 1975 blaxploitation film Dolemite.
Did Dolemite Is My Name win any major awards?
While nominated for a Golden Globe, Eddie Murphy's performance in the film won him a Critics' Choice Movie Award. The film itself received critical acclaim for its humor and its loving depiction of indie filmmaking.
Where can I stream Dolemite Is My Name?
Since it is a Netflix original film, it is available to stream exclusively on the Netflix platform. It premiered globally on the streaming service in late 2019.
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