The read
It runs a compact 58m.
Synopsis
With archive film clips and interviews, this brief look at a frequently overlooked historical period of filmmaking acts as an introduction rather than a complete record. It features interviews with some of the genre's biggest stars, like Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, and Richard Roundtree. Director Melvin Van Peebles discusses the historical importance of his landmark film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. For a contemporary perspective, the excitable Quentin Tarantino offers his spirited commentary and author/critic bell hooks provides some scholarly social analysis.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
26 audience votes
Key crew
- Isaac JulienDirector
- Andy CowtonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Larry CohenSelf
- Tamara DobsonSelf
- Ron FinleySelf
- Pam GrierSelf
- Ed GuerreroSelf
- Isaac HayesSelf
- Gloria HendrySelf
- bell hooksSelf
- Roy InnisSelf
- Jesse JacksonSelf
- Samuel L. JacksonSelf
- Max JulienSelf
Stills
Themes
1970sinterviewblaxploitation cinema