Dolemite Is My Name is a biographical comedy-drama film that was released in 2019. The movie tells the story of Rudy Ray Moore, an African-American comedian and actor who created the iconic character of Dolemite, a pimp and nightclub owner, in the 1970s.
The film follows Moore as he struggles to make it as a comedian, facing rejection and criticism from the mainstream entertainment industry. Frustrated by his lack of success, Moore creates the persona of Dolemite, a foul-mouthed and flamboyant character inspired by the street hustlers and pimps he encountered in his everyday life.
With the help of his friends and colleagues, including Lady Reed, a fellow comedian, and Jerry Jones, a record store worker, Moore produces a series of low-budget films featuring Dolemite, which become cult classics and establish him as a major figure in the African-American entertainment scene.
The film features a star-studded cast, including Eddie Murphy in the lead role of Rudy Ray Moore, Wesley Snipes as the flamboyant actor and director D'Urville Martin, and Keegan-Michael Key as Jerry Jones. The movie received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and depiction of the vibrant African-American entertainment scene of the 1970s.