Summaries

When an African American actor returns home from Hollywood, his enterprising boyhood buddy, now a sleazy beauty pageant promoter who uses the contestants to satisfy his sexual urges, hires him to host an upcoming pageant.

This powerful, behind the scenes, exposé reveals the passionate fantasies and harsh realities of the rich and glamorous world of Black Hollywood. Set in Chicago, this intriguing story unfolds as Mario Simms "Mr. Hollywood" (Antonio McKay) falls for a poor social outcast and attempts to make her fit into his fast paced world. When Steadman Austin (Stoney Jackson), a high-powered promoter organizes a "Perfect Model" contest, in the tradition of the famed Jet/Ebony showcases, Mario starts trouble by entering his socially unrefined girlfriend Linda (Liza Cruzat). Mario's friends are stunned while Steadman stews in his own jealousy - it's the rich vs. the poor and the struggle begins. Enter Crystal Jennings (Tatiana Thumbtzen), a rich, self-centered Diva who arrives to disrupt and control. Linda, in her own way, keeps her sights aimed true, aimed at Sweet Perfection.

A romantic story of an African American actor who returns home from Hollywood to reestablish the ghetto roots he worked so hard at ignoring the past few years. No sooner is the actor home than he meets his enterprising boyhood buddy, now a sleazy beauty pageant promoter who uses the lovely contestants to satisfy his unending lust. He asks the actor to host his latest pageant and the actor agrees to the proposition. The actor's life changes when he sees a young boy attempting to hijack his car. Collaring the lad, the actor learns that he has been orphaned and is being raised by his beautiful big sister. The actor falls for this girl, but fears she will not fit well with the Hollywood crowd. Fortunately, the actor's big brother is around to offer him excellent advice.

Details

Keywords
  • lust
  • urban setting
  • pageant
  • black american
  • promoter
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Mar 31, 1989
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 29m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

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