What a great treat to find so many beloved icons in Isaac Julien's excellent documentary about blaxploitation cinema: actors Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, and Gloria Hendry, among others, as well as directors Gordon Parks and Melvin Van Peebles. Through their piercing perspectives, plus commentary by the likes of film critic Elvis Mitchell and (of course) cult aficionado and filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, Baadasssss Cinema makes a persuasive argument that 1970s blaxploitation was both an American
Jan 28, 2003
All Critics (3) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (0) | DVD (4)
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 thorough look at these films and their
June 22, 2010Super Reviewer
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!
September 30, 2009Super Reviewer
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