Archive
“LIVING THE SHUFFLE”
Robert’s one man show “Living the Shuffle” begins previews in San Francisco on October 25th.
REVIEWS
Theatrius:
“Living the Shuffle”: A Masterclass in Storytelling, at The Marsh, Berkeley
Theatrius:
“LIVING THE SHUFFLE”—A VISIONARY’S TALE, AT THE MARSH, BERKELEY
Broadway World:
Trailblazing Filmmaker Robert Townsend Returns To The Marsh In LIVING IN THE SHUFFLE
The Daily Californian:
“‘Living the Shuffle’ is Robert Townsend’s engrossing personal memoir”
San Francisco Chronicle Review:
“Come for the gossip, stay for Townsend’s imagination in ‘Shuffle’”
Broadway World Review:
“LIVING THE SHUFFLE at The Marsh Berkeley Tells Entertaining Tales from Robert Townsend's Hollywood Roller Coaster Ride”
Berkeley Side:
In ‘Living the Shuffle’ Robert Townsend delivers dramatic autobiography punctuated with punchlines
Robert Townsend talks about 'Living the Shuffle'
Bay Area Plays:
The life of Townsend compels in The Marsh’s ‘Living the Shuffle’
Datebook:
Robert Townsend still shufflin’ in Hollywood and now taking the stage in Berkeley
Making The Five Heartbeats Documentary
50TH NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE FOR OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTARY
The behind the scene look at the casting calls; selection of cast members, story board ideas producers, and directoral commentary. Plus never before scene footage of this iconic cult classic with additional commentary from selected cast members and other leading consultants involved in the making of this memorable film. See all Making The Five Heartbeats press HERE.
Available on DVD, Blu-ray, & Vimeo!
ROBERT TOWNSEND AT COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE PREMIERE
Colin in Black & White
“I think that this limited series allows us to explore what young men do go through and continue to go through… I think [Kaepernick’s] life is an example of how you can take what is potentially negative and turn it into a positive—how you can find your voice…”
- Robert Townsend, Men’s Health Magazine
Ava DuVernay and the show's directors reveal how they brought Colin Kaepernick's untold story to Netflix: Men’s Health Magazine
Check out COLIN IN BLACK & WHITE on Netflix October 29, 2021
Robert Townsend to be honored at Micheaux Film Festival, the first to hit Los Angeles since COVID-19
Acclaimed filmmaker Robert Townsend will be honored with the Oscar Micheaux Trailblazer of Excellence Award at the third annual event — named after the Black film industry pioneer — which “focuses on BIPOC creators and celebrates diverse representation in the entertainment landscape.”
American Soul
AMERICAN SOUL will share the untold story of ‘Soul Train’ and the man behind its legacy, Don Cornelius. Before the new original series begins on BET February 5, 2019, let’s get in the director’s chair with the acclaimed Robert Townsend to see how he is going to bring this period piece to life as he weaves real-life events into the characters' storylines.
Make sure to tune in to AMERICAN SOUL Tuesdays at 9/8c only on BET!
SocialWorks Black History Month Film Festival
Making The Five Heartbeats was highlighted at the SocialWorks Black History Month Film Festival and featured a QA between Chance The Rapper and Robert Townsend after the screening.
Bounce Trumpet Awards
Robert Townsend will be receiving the Living Legend Award!
The Living Legend Award recognizes those who have achieved amazing professional accomplishments throughout an extensive career and are role-models for others to reach similar success.
World Premieres on Bounce Sunday, February 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET
Black Lightning
Robert Townsend will be directing and appearing in several episodes as Dr. Napier Frank in Season 2 of Black Lightning.
The Wonder Years
Ernest Owens joins ABC's new TV show The Wonder Years.
“I was extremely grateful to be provided with the opportunity and it was a pleasure being directed by Robert Townsend”.
- Ernest Owens, MENAFN
10 Most Iconic Scenes From The Classic Hit Film ‘The Five Heartbeats’
“When it comes to Black cinema, few films hold as much significance and prestige in Black culture as The Five Heartbeats. Released 30 years ago today, the film is directed by Robert Townsend and co-written by Townsend and Keenan Ivory Wayans. The film is a dramedy that spotlights the golden era of R&B quartets and quintets.”
- Rashad Grove, BET