Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971)

Name: Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1971
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 5.1
Cast: Simon Chuckster, Melvin Van Peebles, Hubert Scales, Mario Van Peebles, John Dullaghan

1h 38m United States of America

Action Crime Drama Thriller

Plot

In "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song," a young Black male prostitute finds himself on the run after heroically rescuing a Black Panther from corrupt police officers. With the support of his local community and a few disenchanted Hells Angels, he navigates the dangers of a racially charged society, striving to evade capture. As he flees, he becomes a symbol of resistance against systemic oppression, showcasing the power of solidarity within marginalized groups. The film serves as a bold commentary on race and resilience in the face of adversity.

Cast

Simon Chuckster Melvin Van Peebles Hubert Scales Mario Van Peebles John Dullaghan John Amos Lavelle Roby Rhetta Hughes Norman Fields Joe Tornatore Mikel Angel William Kirschner Vincent Barbi Chesley Noone Curt Matson