Fifty-eight minutes of interviews and archival clips examine the Blaxploitation era of the 1970s, featuring stars like Pam Grier and Richard Roundtree.
“A bold look at 70's blaxploitation films.”
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Fifty-eight minutes of interviews and archival clips examine the Blaxploitation era of the 1970s, featuring stars like Pam Grier and Richard Roundtree.
Synopsis
Melvin Van Peebles discusses his influential film, *Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song*, in *BaadAsssss Cinema*. Directed by Isaac Julien, the documentary features interviews with prominent figures from the Blaxploitation era, including Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, and Richard Roundtree. Quentin Tarantino offers contemporary commentary, while author bell hooks provides a social analysis of the genre. The film includes archival clips and highlights notable works such as *Shaft* and *Super Fly*, presenting a concise overview of this significant period in American cinema.
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Why Watch
- Meet Melvin Van Peebles and his impact on cinema.
- Find out about the music of Blaxploitation films.
- See interviews with iconic stars like Pam Grier.
Did You Know
- BaadAsssss Cinema was originally shown on the Independent Film Channel in August 2002.
- The documentary features interviews with stars like Fred Williamson and Pam Grier.
- Melvin Van Peebles discusses his film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song in the documentary.
- Curtis Mayfield's Super Fly and Isaac Hayes' Shaft are highlighted for their music contributions.
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Who directed BaadAsssss Cinema?
BaadAsssss Cinema was directed by Isaac Julien.
What year was BaadAsssss Cinema released?
BaadAsssss Cinema was released in 2002.
Which notable figures are featured in BaadAsssss Cinema?
Notable figures featured include Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, Melvin Van Peebles, and Quentin Tarantino.
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