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Bamboozled

Film · 2000

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Spike Leedirector · writer · producer
  2. Sam Pollardeditor
  3. Aisha Coleycasting director
  4. Ellen Kurascinematographer
  5. Terence Blanchardcomposer
  6. Kisha Imani Cameronproducer
  7. Alex Steyermarkmusic supervisor
  8. Jon Kilikproducer
  9. Victor Kempsterproduction designer

On screen

  1. Savion Gloverlead actor
  2. Tommy Davidsonlead actor
  3. Damon Wayanslead actor
  4. Jada Pinkett Smithlead actor
  5. M.C. Serchsupporting actor
  6. Susan Batsonsupporting actor
  7. Thomas Jefferson Byrdsupporting actor
  8. Paul Mooneysupporting actor
  9. Gillian Whitesupporting actor
  10. Yasiin Beysupporting actor
  11. Michael Rapaportsupporting actor
  12. Anna Hsiehguest actor
  13. Baakari Wilderguest actor
  14. Bert Williamsguest actor
  15. Canibusguest actor
  16. Caridad 'La Bruja' De La Luzguest actor
  17. Cartier Williamsguest actor
  18. Charli Baltimoreguest actor
  19. Chynaguest actor
  20. Daniel Milderguest actor
  21. DJ Scratchguest actor
  22. Don Ezzard Peavy IIguest actor
  23. Dormeshia Sumbryguest actor
  24. Imhotep Gary Byrdguest actor
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From the people who made Bamboozled

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  1. Girl 61996 · FilmExceptional· 10 shared
  2. Jungle Fever1991 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  3. Mo' Better Blues1990 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  4. Clockers1995 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  5. Summer of Sam1999 · FilmExceptional· 13 shared
  6. He Got Game1998 · FilmExceptional· 11 shared
  7. She's Gotta Have It1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Crooklyn1994 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  9. 25th Hour2002 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  10. Do the Right Thing1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. Chi-Raq2015 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  12. School Daze1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Malcolm X1992 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  14. Inside Man2006 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  15. She Hate Me2004 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  16. Miracle at St. Anna2008 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  17. Da 5 Bloods2020 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  18. BlacKkKlansman2018 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  19. Love & Basketball2000 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  20. Surviving the Game1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Son of the South2021 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Tales from the Hood1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Oldboy2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  25. Highest 2 Lowest2025 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. Why We Hate2019 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  27. Private Resort1985 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. Juice1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. The Perfect Neighbor2025 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. The Concert for New York City2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  33. The Voice of Hind Rajab2025 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  34. Dave Chappelle's Block Party2005 · FilmStrong· 6 shared
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  36. Making 'The Irishman'2020 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  42. Cadillac Records2008 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. In Living ColorDamon WayansTommy Davidson1990 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  2. My Wife and KidsDamon Wayans2001 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  3. The Secret Life of BeesJada Pinkett SmithAisha Coley2008 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Mo' MoneyDamon Wayans1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. BlankmanDamon Wayans1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Major PayneDamon Wayans1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. Queen CleopatraJada Pinkett Smith2023 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  8. Life in a YearJada Pinkett Smith2020 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. The Proud FamilyTommy Davidson2001 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  10. Booty CallTommy Davidson1997 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Madly MadagascarJada Pinkett Smith2013 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. Richard Pryor: Live in ConcertPaul Mooney1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. Celtic PrideDamon Wayans1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. Juwanna MannTommy Davidson2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. Black DynamiteTommy Davidson2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Charm City KingsJada Pinkett Smith2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Earth Girls Are EasyDamon Wayans1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. The Last Boy ScoutDamon Wayans1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. A Low Down Dirty ShameJada Pinkett Smith1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. King RichardJada Pinkett Smith2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. BulletproofDamon Wayans1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. Set It OffJada Pinkett Smith1996 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  23. Call Me ClausPaul Mooney2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. Merry MadagascarJada Pinkett Smith2009 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. Reign Over MeJada Pinkett Smith2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most WantedJada Pinkett Smith2012 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. Girls TripJada Pinkett Smith2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  28. Lethal WeaponDamon Wayans2016 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  29. Madagascar: Escape 2 AfricaJada Pinkett Smith2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  30. Menace II SocietyJada Pinkett Smith1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  31. MadagascarJada Pinkett Smith2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Tales from the Crypt: Demon KnightJada Pinkett Smith1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. CollateralJada Pinkett Smith2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Never Back Down: No SurrenderGillian White2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. The Nutty ProfessorJada Pinkett Smith1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. The WomenJada Pinkett Smith2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. Look Who's Talking TooDamon Wayans1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Ace Ventura: When Nature CallsTommy Davidson1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. PunchlineDamon Wayans1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. The Karate KidJada Pinkett Smith2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Tupac: ResurrectionJada Pinkett Smith2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. The Great White HypeDamon Wayans1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Brown SugarYasiin Bey2002 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  44. Higher LearningMichael Rapaport1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. Next Day AirYasiin Bey2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. Wet Hot American SummerDavid WainA.D. Miles2001 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  47. RoxanneDamon Wayans1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Chappelle's ShowPaul MooneyYasiin Bey2003 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  49. Angel Has FallenJada Pinkett Smith2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. Sharknado 4: The 4th AwakensTommy Davidson2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. AnnieJada Pinkett Smith2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. Something the Lord MadeYasiin Bey2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. After EarthJada Pinkett Smith2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterDavid WainA.D. Miles2017 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  55. Magic Mike XXLJada Pinkett Smith2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampDavid WainA.D. Miles2015 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  57. The IslandGillian White2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Childrens HospitalDavid Wain2008 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  59. Small Time CrooksMichael Rapaport2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. They Came TogetherDavid Wain2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. WanderlustDavid Wain2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Return to ParadiseJada Pinkett Smith1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. The PallbearerMichael Rapaport1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. GothamJada Pinkett Smith2014 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  65. Scream 2Jada Pinkett Smith1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Crisis in Six ScenesMichael Rapaport2016 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  67. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyYasiin Bey2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. The Matrix RevolutionsJada Pinkett Smith2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  69. Meet the BlacksPaul Mooney2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. The Incredible HulkSusan Batson1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. The Matrix ReloadedJada Pinkett Smith2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. Role ModelsDavid WainA.D. Miles2008 · FilmFaint· 2 shared