Bamboozled 2000
“A Spectacular Film by Mr. Spike Lee”
What is Bamboozled?
Bamboozled is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 136 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 6, 2000
- Studios
- New Line Cinema, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10
- Episode runtime
- ~136 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- New Line Cinema, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
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Overview
Bamboozled is a film first released in 2000. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by New Line Cinema, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A desperate producer launches a modern minstrel show that becomes a surprise hit.”
- Sharp satire on media and race
- Bold direction by Spike Lee
- Thought‑provoking commentary
- Disturbing blackface imagery
- Heavy thematic material may be challenging
Watch it if you appreciate daring social satire that critiques media and racism.
The film contains blackface, intense racial themes and violent fallout, making it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed Bamboozled?
Spike Lee wrote and directed the 2000 film.
What genre best describes the film?
It is a satirical black comedy‑drama.
When was Bamboozled released?
It opened in the United States on October 6, 2000.
What is the basic premise of the story?
A frustrated producer creates a 21st‑century minstrel show after his sitcom idea is rejected, and the network airs it to unexpected success.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 2 hours 16 minutes.
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