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Rating: 5.2/10 by 100 users

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971)

After saving a Black Panther from some racist cops, a black male prostitute goes on the run from "the man" with the help of the ghetto community and some disillusioned Hells Angels.

Directing:
  • Melvin Van Peebles
  • Clyde Houston
  • Jose Garcia
Writing:
  • Melvin Van Peebles
Stars:
Release Date: Wed, Mar 31, 1971

Rating: 5.2/10 by 100 users

Alternative Title:
Sweet Sweetback's Badass Song - US

Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 37 minutes
Budget: $150,000
Revenue: $15,200,000

Plot Keyword: police brutality, mexico, homophobia, black people, brothel, 1970s, anti hero, pimp, black panther party, on the run, blaxploitation cinema, racism, los angeles, california, revolutionary, black stereotype, racist cop, whorehouse, 1940s, sex show, tijuana, mexico, black cinema, corrupt cop

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