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Pam Grier, Richard Roundtree, Melvin Van Peebles, Larry Cohen, Quentin Tarantino ... see more see more... , Fred Williamson , Bell Hooks , Afeni Shakur , Armond White , Ed Guerrero , Elvis Mitchell , Gloria Hendry , Isaac Hayes , Ron Finley , Samuel L. Jackson

British director Isaac Julien takes on the Blaxploitation era of the '70s in the hour-long documentary Baadasssss Cinema. With archive film clips and interviews, this brief look at a frequently overlo... read more read more...oked historical period of filmmaking acts as an introduction rather than a complete record. 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 Baad Asssss Song. For a contemporary perspective, the excitable Quentin Tarantino offers his spirited commentary and author/critic bell hooks provides some scholarly social analysis. The music of Blaxploitation movies is rightfully discussed, focusing on Curtis Mayfield's "Superfly" and Isaac Hayes' "Shaft." Also features interviews with writer/director Larry Cohen and film historian Armond White. Baadasssss Cinema was originally shown on the Independent Film Channel in August of 2002 as part of a week-long Blaxploitation film festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

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DVD Release Date: January 28, 2003

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  • fb100002359227440
    March 30, 2012
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    A important and comprehensive study about the blaxploitation cinema from the 70's with the most representative people of this genre. Fresh.
  • cosmo313
    June 22, 2010
    cosmo313
    A decent documentary that serves as a pretty good introduction to the genre, despite being unbalanced (lack of much criticism and the negative impact of these films). Had it been lengthier, it would have been better. More criticisms could have been addressed, as well as a more th... read moreorough look at these films and their participants. I give the grade extra oints as I am heavily biased towards these films, mainly because I am writing my Master's Thesis over their social and cultural impact.
  • SirPant
    September 30, 2009
    SirPant
    Just like 'Blaxploitation' films, this doc seems to come and then go. It?s not a great insight into the movement but it does have some great interviews. Less Tarantino would have been better though as he takes over the last 15 minutes. For fans of the movement only!
  • kingmob6
    February 8, 2011
    kingmob6
    An all too short look at the Blaxploitation phenomenon, featuring interviews with the stars as well as those who have been influenced by them.

    Great documentary, I really just wish it was a longer film and had more time to expand on the material presented here.

    Recommended.
  • theSwitchbladeSister
    January 26, 2008
    theSwitchbladeSister
    A truly interesting look into the brief but productive trend in Hollywood of blaxploitation. They get some really interesting interviews, with the likes of Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, and other big names that were pivotal during this movement. And Quentin Tarantino bursting with ... read moreall the enthusiasm of a geeky white guy -- man alive I love him, haha.

    Examines the films, the affect they had on black society and a lot of the controversy surrounding it all. Really interesting and short watch -- worth the time.

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Emanuel Levy
July 23, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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January 26, 2006
Time Out

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Keith H. Brown
May 1, 2003
Keith H. Brown, iofilm.co.uk

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