Dolemite is My Name Introduces Dolemite not Rudy The fall film slate looks set to put stories inspired by true events or real people center stage; with an interesting twist. The biopics on the horizon all seem to focus on either a single defining event or such a short period of time it's hardly fair to saddle the project with the term. Netflix Original Dolemite is My Name takes it a step further. Its story's built around this fictional character created by Rudy Ray Moore and the impact it has on his life. Kriss reviewed Dolemite during the TIFF focusing on how Rudy Ray Moore transformed himself into the now iconic blaxploitation character known as Dolemite. While both Brandon and Ro both agree Eddie Murphy and Da’Vine Joy Randolph stand out and bring depth and flair their roles and nicely anchor this ensemble cast, they feel this film is less a biopic and more of an introduction...and that's a good thing. Glimpses of the Man Behind the Caricature Dolemite is My Name showcases commun
