Synopsis

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Culture critic and historian Elvis Mitchell traces the evolution — and revolution — of Black cinema from its origins to the impactful films of the 1970s.

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Film Details

Director: Elvis Mitchell
Studio: Netflix
Running Time: 135 minutes
Country: USA
Release Year: 2022
Rated: Unrated

Reviews

“[Director] Mitchell answers the call by not just checking a box, but by fluidly weaving these players and these movies into their larger cinematic fabric. And in the process, elevating Blaxploitation to its rightful cultural perch.” – Robert Daniels, The Playlist