BaadAsssss Cinema (2002)
A bold look at 70's blaxploitation films.
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.
Director: Isaac Julien
Genre: Action, Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: August 14, 2002
Cast
- Larry Cohen - Self
- Tamara Dobson - Self
- Ron Finley - Self
- Pam Grier - Self
- Ed Guerrero - Self
- Isaac Hayes - Self
- Gloria Hendry - Self
- bell hooks - Self
- Roy Innis - Self
- Jesse Jackson - Self
Music: Andy Cowton
Editing: Adam Finch
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
1970s, interview, blaxploitation cinema
More Films by Director: Isaac Julien
More Films in Genre: Action, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is BaadAsssss Cinema about?
- 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.
- Who directed BaadAsssss Cinema?
- BaadAsssss Cinema was directed by Isaac Julien.
- Who stars in BaadAsssss Cinema?
- BaadAsssss Cinema stars Larry Cohen, Tamara Dobson, Ron Finley, Pam Grier, Ed Guerrero, Isaac Hayes.
- How long is BaadAsssss Cinema?
- BaadAsssss Cinema has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is BaadAsssss Cinema?
- BaadAsssss Cinema is a Action, Documentary film.
- Where was BaadAsssss Cinema produced?
- BaadAsssss Cinema was produced in United States of America.