Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971)
- 7.1
- 97 mins
- Crime, Drama
Storyline
A black man (Melvin Van Peebles) flees to Mexico after killing two white policemen who beat a black militant.
Plot Keywords
orphan, prostitute, black panther, police officer, intense, brash, hedonistic, los angeles, brothel, tijuana, mexico, south central, racism, police brutality, false accusations, running away, revenge, underdog, escape, 1940s
Short Review
Sweet Sweetback [is] a film that doesn't compromise. . Unfortunately, Van Peebles pays a price for not compromising.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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