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Blaxploitation—the word derived from “black” and “exploitation” is a film genre that first evolved in the 1970s and often featured African- American actors in starring roles. These films were created in response to white-dominated Hollywood culture as a form of cultural protest against racism and violence.
The interesting thing about the blaxploitation movies is their use of funk music. It is an essential part of the movie’s soundtrack, which makes the overall theme and storyline more interesting and intriguing. These films were also characterized by the fact they were mainly independently made films, with an extremely reduced budget, but they managed to gain recognition not only in the United States but also a wide range of acceptance among international audiences.
If you love watching blaxploitation films, you must know that their characters are smart, brave, bold, courageous, and strong. These movies are generally campy and full of violence, crime, and drama. In fact, many film critics have criticized the genre for its extreme glorification of a life full of violence, crime, and cruelty. However, that is not to say that you can’t find other genres like musicals or romance, as blaxploitation is simply an umbrella term to define movies made during this popular movement.
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Fandor Focus: Blaxploitation Cinema

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Darktown Strutters (1975)

This giant dose of Blaxploitation eye candy was described by critic Roger Ebert as “the first black motorcycle gang rock sci-fi musical…” Originally distributed by …

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The Coolest Movie Jackets of the 1990s

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“Passing” and “Racial Transformation” in Film

Spike Lee’s much-anticipated BlacKkKlansman has an outlandish conceit all the more irresistible because it actually happened. In the late 1970s, the Colorado Springs Police Department’s first-ever …

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