Robert Townsend
6 titles
Filmography
6 results

The Five Heartbeats
(1991)A compilation of songs propel this story about five black singers who are pursuing their dreams of stardom in the turbulent 60s.

Hollywood Shuffle
(1987)Lampoons Hollywood's treatment of non-white talent through a Black actor’s endless rounds of insulting casting calls, hoping to catch his big break.

Up, Up, and Away
(2000)The Marshalls aren’t your typical family. While ordinary in appearance, they are actually superheroes. Scott Marshall has been anxiously awaiting his 14th birthday, traditionally the time when superheroes attain full control of their powers. Unfortunately, with the big day less than a week away, Scott is not exhibiting any signs of extraordinary behavior. But when his family is captured by a criminal mastermind, Scott is suddenly left as the last hope to stop the evil plan and save humankind.

I Was a Teenage Faust
(2002)A tragically uncool teenager considers making a deal with a no-good tempter from Hell to help him win the affections of his dream girl.

A Soldier's Story
(1984)Murder and racism on a black military base in the South, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Starring Denzel Washington and Howard E. Rollins, Jr.

American Flyers
(1985)American Flyers takes you on the road for exciting world-class cycling competition as two brothers struggle to win a race and to regain the respect and affection they once shared.