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Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.

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Box office
Grossed $2.46M worldwide against a $10M budget
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Filmed in New York City
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Setting
Set in New York City
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Music
Music by Terence Blanchard
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Ellen Kuras
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Director: Spike Lee
Writer: Spike LeeScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: October 6, 2000
Original language: English
Budget: $10M
Revenue: $2.5M
Countries: United States of America

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