Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood (2022)

Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood (2022) poster

In 1971, director Melvin Van Peebles turned the figure of the black hero in US cinema upside down with Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song: the story of the making of a seminal movie that initiated the Blaxploitation movement, a short-lived but highly influential sub-genre in the years that followed.

Director: Catherine Bernstein, Martine Delumeau
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Jérôme Colin
Editing: Benoît Alavoine
Production: 13 Prods, ARTE, Pop'Films
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

cinema on cinema, blaxploitation cinema, cinema history, usa cinema

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood about?
In 1971, director Melvin Van Peebles turned the figure of the black hero in US cinema upside down with Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song: the story of the making of a seminal movie that initiated the Blaxploitation movement, a short-lived but highly influential sub-genre in the years that followed.
Who directed Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood was directed by Catherine Bernstein, Martine Delumeau.
Who stars in Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood stars Sandra Nkake, Melvin Van Peebles, Max Van Peebles, Marguerite Van Peebles, Mike Sargent, Mario Van Peebles.
How long is Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood produced?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood was produced in France.