Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood

"Sweet Black Film" chronicles the groundbreaking creation of Melvin Van Peebles' 1971 film "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song," which revolutionized the representation of black heroes in American cinema. Through interviews and archival footage, this documentary reveals the film's impact on the industry and its role in launching the influential Blaxploitation movement. Witness the birth of a cultural phenomenon that challenged the status quo and paved the way for a new generation of black filmmakers.

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