Dolemite Is My Name, with Eddie Murphy
The genesis of cinematic genius has been the subject of many movies, but none of them has delved into a character as charismatic and suave as Rudy Ray Moore (with the possible exception of Ed Wood). As portrayed by a never-better Eddie Murphy, Moore is the most endearing real-life character you're likely to see on screen this year. Written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski (who, as it happens, also wrote Tim Burton's Ed Wood), the film follows the infamous and hilarious production of Moore's landmark blacksploitation classic Dolemite. Bathed in costume designer Ruth E Carter's 1970s-era glam, and featuring fall-on-the-floor-great supporting performances by Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Wesley Snipes, this film is already legendary.
Dolemite is My Name. 2019. USA. Directed by Craig Brewer. Written by Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski. With Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Keegan Michael-Key. 117 min.
Q&A with Eddie Murphy to follow.
This event is presented by the Hammer Museum at UCLA.
Event Date: Monday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Hammer Museum
Price: $20 General admission
$10 Hammer Members with a valid discount code
Online ticket sales have closed. A limited number of tickets may be available at the museum on the night of the program on a first come, first served basis.
The Hammer is located at the corner of Westwood and Wilshire boulevards in Westwood Village, three blocks east of the 405 freeway’s Wilshire exit.
Parking is available under the museum.
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