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From the Archives: Keenan Ivory Wayans on the Blaxploitation Films that Inspired "I'm Gonna Get You Sucka."

Keenan Ivory Wayans. He co-wrote and acted in "Hollywood Shuffle," Robert Townsend's film about a black actor trying to make it in a world of show business stereotypes. He wrote, directed and starred in, "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka," a comedy that parodies black exploitation, kung fu and wild action movies. (REBROADCAST FROM 8/9/89)

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Other segments from the episode on June 16, 2000

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 16, 2000: Interview with Isaac Hayes; Interview with Kennan Ivory Wayans; Review of the film "Shaft"; Obituary for George Segal; Obituary for Jacob Lawrence.

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