Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp (2012)

Name: Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Iceberg Slim, Chris Rock, Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, Bill Duke

1h 29m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

"Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp" delves into the turbulent journey of Iceberg Slim, the notorious Chicago pimp turned influential author. Born Robert Beck, he transformed his life by penning seven revolutionary books that laid the foundation for Street Lit, vividly capturing the harsh realities of ghetto life with raw, poetic prose. The documentary features compelling interviews with Slim himself, alongside cultural icons like Chris Rock, Henry Rollins, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, and Quincy Jones, highlighting his lasting impact on literature and popular culture.

Cast

Iceberg Slim Chris Rock Snoop Dogg Ice-T Bill Duke Henry Rollins Katt Williams Bryan 'Birdman' Williams Warren 'Slim' Williams Quincy Jones Bishop Don Magic Juan