Product Description

Rudy Ray Moore tells us all as only he can in this all-new retrospective of his fine fine super-fine career. From his humble post-war beginnings as turbaned adagio dancer comedian and singer Prince Dumar to his crowning as "King of the Party Records" Rudy Ray guides us through his struggles with the music industry establishment and his efforts to press and promote his own records when nobody else would.In the late '60 Rudy made his first party record and the rest is X-rated history. His liberal use of "explicit language" gave the green light to legendary comedians like Redd Foxx and "Moms" Mabely whose recorded material quickly went from risqu to raunchy. Finding the formula for his success Rudy went on to make eighteen party records produced and starred in five films starting with the classic Dolemite and continues to perform as both a comedian and a singer.Witness the true story of the man who influenced a multitude of comedians including Richard Pryor Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall; the man whose rhythmic rhyming comedy has influenced two generations of Rap artists. Listen to his admirers and colleagues including Lady Reed director John Landis LaWanda Page Snoop Dogg Eazy-E Eddy Griffin Mike D. of the Beastie Boys and Ice-T who share their thoughts on the man who has made a lasting impression on their lives and careers.System Requirements: Running Time 65 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. UPC: 000799420126 Manufacturer No: 23181

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #128935 in DVD
• Brand: LION'S GATE ENTERTAINMENT
• Released on: 2002-03-19
• Rating: Unrated
• Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
• Formats: Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .20 pounds
• Running time: 75 minutes

Customer Reviews

A Blessing for Rudy Ray Fans
Personally, I don't think there's anything quite as compelling as a good documentary, and this is a really good documentary. I've been a Dolemite fan for ages, but I knew nothing about Rudy Ray's career before the '70s, like when he first introduced the Dolemite character, or that fifty years ago he was known as R&B singer Prince Dumar.
On the surface this video would seem to appeal mostly to hardcore Rudy Ray fans, but I think it has something to offer any fan of Blaxploitation or early R&B, or for that matter anybody who's into hip-hop culture or contemporary Black comedians.
This is a great video that deserves repeated viewings.

a must have
Rudy Ray Moore is a Genius.this video tape is a must who respect true Legends.he is the only Rapping Comedian that i've ever heard.he is very Underrated&deserves more attention.he is a true Underground Legend.as funny as anybody that i've ever heard.his films are great.

Rudy! You got my money!
Don't let him get yours. Keep your money. This was awful!