The Full Story of The Daughters of Dolemite
About
Director Foster Corder has stepped out of the shadows after more than 30 years of supporting and helping countless people in the film industry get their start. Now his time has come. The Daughters of Dolemite is the project he has chosen for his debut showcase.
Having worked with, produced, directed, and four walled Rudy Ray Moore’s films for over 20 years, during a period when Dolemite’s fame had faded, Corder knows more about the man known as “Dolemite” than anyone currently in Hollywood.
In recognition of his years of dedication and hard work, Moore personally granted Corder the rights to use the Dolemite character as a birthday gift. Following renewed public interest sparked by Eddie Murphy’s recent Netflix biopic, Corder believes there is no better time to honor his mentor by completing the final film project they were never able to secure funding for before Moore’s passing.
Gary Sturgis takes on the legendary role of Dolemite in the new culture classic, The Daughters of Dolemite.
Mission
The mission of The Daughters of Dolemite is to honor the legacy of Rudy Ray Moore while introducing a bold new chapter inspired by his groundbreaking spirit. This film aims to celebrate independent filmmaking, amplify strong new voices, and preserve the cultural impact of the Dolemite character for a new generation. Through authenticity, creativity, and respect for the past, the project seeks to inspire artists, entertain audiences, and continue the tradition of fearless storytelling that defined the original legacy.
Vision
The Daughters of Dolemite is more than a film. It is a cultural torch being passed forward. After three decades of quietly uplifting others in the film industry, Director Foster Corder now steps into the spotlight with a project rooted in loyalty, legacy, and unfinished history. This film represents both a tribute to Rudy Ray Moore, the legendary force behind Dolemite, and a bold evolution of that iconic world for a new generation.
Having spent over 20 years working directly alongside Moore, producing, directing, and four walling his films when mainstream attention had faded, Corder carries a rare firsthand understanding of the man, the mythology, and the movement that Dolemite created. Being entrusted with the rights to the character as a personal gift from Moore was not just recognition of hard work. It was a symbolic passing of responsibility to preserve and continue the spirit of independent Black cinema that Dolemite embodied.
With renewed public interest sparked by the recent biographical spotlight on Rudy Ray Moore, the timing is powerful. The Daughters of Dolemite fulfills a vision the mentor and protégé once dreamed of bringing to life together, a final chapter that honors the past while creating space for strong, dynamic new voices to lead the narrative forward.
Casting Gary Sturgis as Dolemite anchors the film in authenticity while allowing the story to expand into a fresh cultural classic, one that celebrates resilience, creativity, humor, hustle, and unapologetic individuality.
Ultimately, this film stands as a love letter to independent filmmaking, a salute to mentorship, and a declaration that legends do not fade. They inspire the next generation to rise.
