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"Blaxploitation" Double Feature: Dolemite with Petey Wheatstraw

Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028)
Dolemite-110509
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The American Cinematheque presents a double feature of 1970s "Blaxploitation" films starring Rudy Ray Moore. In the low-budget cult classic Dolemite, the titular hero uses a squad of kung fu hookers to battle the evil Willie Green. In Petey Wheatstraw, recently deceased Petey is offered a second chance at life, but only if he agrees to marry the devil's daughter, the world's ugliest woman.

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The last date listed for Dolemite plus Petey Wheatstraw was Thursday November 12, 2009 / 7:30pm.

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Larry Karaszewski Presents: A Salute to Rudy Ray Moore - Double Feature

Dolemite, 1975, Xenon, 90 min.
Super soul brother, Dolemite (Rudy Ray Moore), aided by his squad of kung fu hookers, goes up against evil bad-ass Willie Green (D'Urville Martin, who also directed) in this low-budget classic. Peppered with Rudy's famous toasts, martial arts skills and just plain crazy plot twists, DOLEMITE must be seen to be believed.

Petey Wheatstraw, 1977, Xenon, 94 min. Dir. Cliff Roquemore.
Star Rudy Ray Moore plays the title role in this blaxploitation classic. When Petey Wheatstraw dies, the devil offers him a chance to return to earth. The catch: Petey must marry the devil's daughter, the ugliest woman in the world. Costarring Wildman Steve.

Q&A between films with members of the cast/crew of Dolemite and the new film Black Dynamite, including:

  • Jerry Jones - Dolemite screenwriter and co-star
  • Nicholas Josef von Sternberg - Dolemite & Petey Wheatstraw cinematographer
  • Reginald Hudlin - writer director, producer - House Party, Bebe's Kids, Boomerang, The Ladies Man
  • Scott Sanders - director/ writer of Black Dynamite
  • Michael Jai White - star, writer of Black Dynamite
  • Byron Minns - co-star, writer of Black Dynamite

About the Ticket Supplier: American Cinematheque

The American Cinematheque is a non-profit, viewer-supported cultural organization dedicated exclusively to the public presentation of the Moving Picture in all its forms. The Cinematheque presents the best of film and video - ranging form the classics to the outer frontiers of the art form.