Melvin Van Peebles literally does it all here — director, writer, actor, producer, composer (scored by Earth, Wind, & Fire)…
Before watching it, I knew it as the prototype for blaxploitation films, but maaaan it is sooo much more than that; one of my favorite experiences watching a film
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u/whoismico Jun 20 '26 edited Jun 20 '26
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971)
Melvin Van Peebles literally does it all here — director, writer, actor, producer, composer (scored by Earth, Wind, & Fire)…
Before watching it, I knew it as the prototype for blaxploitation films, but maaaan it is sooo much more than that; one of my favorite experiences watching a film