Starring the inimitable Eddie Murphy, Craig Brewer’s Dolemite Is My Name is an absolutely joyous and celebratory film about an artist coming into their own and discovering their voice. Eddie Murphy is incredible here, effortlessly blending his comedic talents with the more serious and dramatic side that he’s been developing over the last several year. The result is a beautifully nuanced, incredibly rich depiction of a man who continues to persevere – even after countless setbacks and at an age when most people would simply give up. Brewer uses the visual language of ’70s blaxploitation films, without ever descending into camp or goofiness. The film is an absolute delight from beginning to end, a moving film about the power and important of representation and diversity – both behind and in front of the camera.