Robert Townsend Movies

This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made and having famous comedians talk about the...

The story of Little Richard Penniman, from his poor Southern upbringing to dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a Black singer in the...

A boy is the only family member without superpowers in this Disney Film. The world depends on him saving his family from computerized brainwashers....

Actor/director Sidney Poitier discusses his life and career. He tells of his upbringing in Jamaica; the difficulties he encountered in New York City...

Directors Robert Townsend and Quincy Newell offer this comprehensive and hilarious examination of the history, evolution and cultural significance of...

Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled...

Joseph is the youngest member of a large family that owns a successful garment business in Los Angeles. His father, Jacob, makes no attempt at hiding...

This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his...

In the 1920s, the rights of American workers to join a labor union was still considered an open question, and African-Americans were routinely denied...

After a homocide that the police believe is over gasoline theft, a tax investigator discovers the Russian mafia is involved and that they are...

A group of graduating students from a midwestern high school comes to New York City on a trip to celebrate the impending end of school. The students...

Robert Townsend stars as the patriarch of a family devastated when his wife is killed in a senseless auto accident. Reeling with grief, each family...

Five college buddies start their own moving business only to find themselves tangling with sleazy competitors and the mob.

Rodney Dangerfield hosted this HBO special which includes fantastic performances by some of the best new talent of 1986. Comedians include Jeff...

Cultural theorist Stuart Hall offers an extended meditation on representation. Moving beyond the accuracy or inaccuracy of specific representations,...

A failed window dresser exploits a being with rat-like features in an effort to make money.

A 29-year-old lawyer falls for a 43-year-old woman.

A new highway threatens a Chicago neighborhood, so to protest the residents throw a block party.

An hour-long documentary designed to celebrate the spirit of the independent filmmaker from D.W. Griffith to Quentin Tarantino. Interview footage and...

Life imitates art when two Manhattanites — pompous teacher Willie and quiet photographer Phil — become friends after a thought-provoking...