It's the true story of a performer who influenced a generation of comedians. When Rudy Ray Moore brought his super-fine character Dolemite to the big screen, urban cinema was never the same. This up-close and personal look at Rudy's career tells the taleof a struggling comedian trying to break into the big leagues, only to find success by poking fun at everything he knew. Comedians like Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall often tip their hat to Rudy for giving them the inspiration to take to thestage. New interviews with Snoop Dogg, Eddy Griffin, and Ice-T round out this funny documentary.
It's the true story of a performer who influenced a generation of comedians. When Rudy Ray Moore brought his super-fine character Dolemite to the big screen, urban cinema was never the same. This up-close and personal look at Rudy's career tells the taleof a struggling comedian trying to break into the big leagues, only to find success by poking fun at everything he knew. Comedians like Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall often tip their hat to Rudy for giving them the inspiration to take to thestage. New interviews with Snoop Dogg, Eddy Griffin, and Ice-T round out this funny documentary.
