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Cast & Crew

Spike Lee
Director
Matthew Modine
As Himself
Mira Sorvino
As Herself
Michael Rapaport
As Thomas Dunwitty
David Wain
As Bunning
Jada Pinkett Smith
As Sloan Hopkins
Al Sharpton
As Himself
Questlove
As Alabama Porch Monkeys: Levi - Musical Director

Frequently asked questions

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In "Bamboozled," a young African American TV writer, Pierre Delacroix, creates a minstrel show as a form of satire to expose the racism in the television industry. However, his plan backfires when the show becomes a huge success and he finds himself defending its offensive content. As tensions rise and the show's stars begin to speak out against it, Delacroix's world begins to unravel. Meanwhile, a militant rap group, the Mau Maus, plots to take violent action against the show. Will Delacroix's attempt at satire ultimately lead to his downfall?

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You can stream Bamboozled on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to Bamboozled? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Bamboozled include The Truman Show, Secretary, Lost in Translation, American Splendor, Coyote Ugly, Blast from the Past.

When was Bamboozled released in theaters? Toggle content

Bamboozled was released in theaters on October 20, 2000.