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In 1971, director Melvin Van Peebles turned the figure of the black hero in US cinema upside down with Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song: the story of the making of a seminal movie that initiated the Blaxploitation movement, a short-lived but highly influential sub-genre in the years that followed.
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Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood
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Year
2022
Runtime
53m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.0/10
Votes
3
Genre
Documentary, History
Director
Language
FR
Cast
cinema on cinema
blaxploitation cinema
cinema history
usa cinema
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Questions about Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood
How long is Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood has a runtime of 53m ( and 53 minutes).
Who directed Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood was directed by Catherine Bernstein and released in 2022.
What genre is Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood is a Documentary, History film (2022).
Who stars in Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
The cast of Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood includes Sandra Nkake, Melvin Van Peebles, Max Van Peebles, Marguerite Van Peebles, Mike Sargent.
What is the TMDB rating for Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 3 votes.
