Baadasssss! Summary
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Mario Van Peebles
Genres: Drama
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In 1971, filmmaker Melvin_Van_Peebles released his third film, Sweet_Sweetback's_Baadasssss_Song, which he wrote, directed, and scored. Despite boasting an all-black cast, an X rating, a low budget, and a decidedly non-Hollywood approach to moviemaking, the ground-breaking independent film went on to gross over ten million dollars while inspiring countless other films of the genre that would come to be called blaxploitation. Mario_Van_Peebles, the director's son, was 13 at the time and got his first taste of show business with a small role in the film. Over three decades later, the younger Van Peebles directed and co-wrote this film, in which he stars as his father. BAADASSSSS! chronicles the director's struggles to get the film made by highlighting the social roadblocks and production pitfalls Van Peebles faced, as well as the personal sacrifices he was forced to make. Also starring T.K. Carter, Ossie_Davis, and Nia_Long, BAADASSSSS! premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. Matthew Tobey, Rovi
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