Episode 88: Parker Edison & DJ Root - "Hollywood Shuffle" (1987)

Parker Edison is best known as project manager for Meridien Arts, a micro-label created to produce art driven events in the city. Its newest endeavor is Rap Diego. A KPBS podcast documenting the history and evolution of San Diego's rap scene. "Hollywood Shuffle" (1987): A hilarious look at 80's Hollywood thru the eyes of a young African American actor, Bobby Taylor, who yearns to play leading roles while only being offered the same old stereotypical garbage. Directed by Robert Townsend. Starring Robert Townsend, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Helen Martin, and John Witherspoon.