Funny. Raunchy. Inspiring. Relevant. Hidden behind the "straight no chaser rhymes" & scenes is the revelation of how rare it was to find a cast of mostly blacks and highlights the challenges of blacks getting the opportunity to go mainstream. There's a gritty, yet entertaining vibe throughout the movie. If you've never heard or watched Dolemite in the past, it may not resonate well with you, but trim away the branches & you'll see a solid tree trunk with roots that extend deep
