Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploitation film "Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge." When Tinseltown Studios casts Taylor in the title role, he has a series of conflicted dreams satirizing African-American stereotypes in Hollywood, and must reconcile his career goals with his desire to remain a positive role model for his little brother.

Robert Townsend
as Bobby Taylor

Craigus R. Johnson
as Stevie Taylor

Helen Martin
as Bobby's Grandmother

Starletta DuPois
as Bobby's Mother

Keenen Ivory Wayans
as Donald

Anne-Marie Johnson
as Lydia

John Witherspoon
as Mr. Jones

Lou B. Washington
as Tiny

Steve James
as Hood #3

Christopher Jackson
as Punk #1