Question 1

How does the film recreate scenes from Rudy Ray Moore's original movies?

Accepted Answer

Most vintage Rudy Ray Moore movie scenes are recreated entirely with modern actors, though in one Human Tornado scene, only Moore's close-ups were replaced with Eddie Murphy interacting with the original cast.

Question 2

Which actor was already a huge Rudy Ray Moore fan before being cast?

Accepted Answer

Keegan-Michael Key was a huge fan of Rudy Ray Moore before getting cast, and would watch Moore's films with The Predator castmates in his trailer.

Question 3

What inside joke references one of Moore's future films during the scriptwriting scene?

Accepted Answer

When Moore suggests an exorcism scene for Dolemite and Jerry Jones questions it, Moore says to 'put the devil in another movie,' referencing his future film Petey Wheatstraw.

Question 4

Which festivals or awards recognized Dolemite Is My Name?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized by the National Board of Review in 2019, and received awards from the Black Reel Awards and Golden Globes in 2020.

Question 5

What real film connection did actor D'Urville Martin have before appearing in Moore's story?

Accepted Answer

D'Urville Martin really appeared in Rosemary's Baby as an elevator operator, the only African-American character with one on-camera line of dialogue.

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