Dolemite Is My Name

Craig Brewer directs Dolemite Is My Name, a 2019 American biographical comedy film written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. On September 7, 2019, the film made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was released in a limited run on October 4 and became available for streaming three weeks later on Netflix.

Murphy plays Rudy Ray Moore, a stand-up comedian best known for his roles in the 1975 film Dolomite and its sequels, The Human Tornado and The Return of Dolemite. The story revolves around Moore, who works at a radio store and wants to reach out to more people. He dresses up in gaudy attire, calls himself a Dolemite, and plays 'The Signifying Monkey,' an unpolished but still amusing act. Murphy received multiple honors for his performance as Dolemite, including several Best Actor nominations.

Detailed Information:
Directed by: Craig Brewer
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Keegan-Michael Key, Mike Epps
Release dates: September 7, 2019 (TIFF)/October 4, 2019 (United States)
Running time: 118 minutes