Nearly a century after his birth, the legacy of comedy icon Rudy Ray Moore returns to the big screen in bold fashion. In celebration of what would have been his 99th birthday, the independent feature The Daughters of Dolemite will debut with a special advance preview screening March 17 and 18 at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Glendale. The occasion marks the official relaunch of the legendary Dolemite Films franchise. Spearheaded by producer-director and decorated Vietnam-era veteran Foster Corder, the new movie serves as both a cinematic revival and cultural reckoning, honoring Moore’s trailblazing career as a comedian, recording artist, and blaxploitation-era film pioneer.

At the heart of The Daughters of Dolemite is a story that blends comedy with consequence, exploring what happens when three young multi-racial women, Latina, Asian, and African American, discover they share a father, Dolemite, and must navigate both the humor and heartache of that revelation. The film reactivates the Dolemite universe while grounding it in themes of identity, bonding, and unexpected sisterhood.

Anchoring the ensemble are urban screen favorites including Hawthorne James (memorable as the bus driver in Speed and “Big Red” in The Five Heartbeats), Kathleen Bradley (Miss Parker in Friday), veteran comedians Michael Colyar, Joey Medina, and comedienne Torrie Hart. Gary Anthony Sturgis steps into the iconic role of Dolemite.

Tickets for the March 17–18 special event screening at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Glendale are available now at https://www.lookcinemas.com/glendale/movie/the-daughters-of-dolemite.

For the March 17 screening, cast and press activities begin at 6:00 PM, followed by a 7:00 PM special event presentation, with public screenings listed at 7:30 PM. A limited number of special event tickets are available for the 7:00 PM engagement.