Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp(2012)
The jungle creed says the strong must feed on any prey at hand ... I was branded a beast as I sat at the feast before I was a man.
Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp Synopsis
'Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp', examines the tumultuous life of legendary Chicago pimp Iceberg Slim (1918-1992) and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books. These books were the birth of Street Lit and explored the world of the ghetto in gritty and poetic detail and have made him a cultural icon. Interviews with Iceberg Slim, Chris Rock, Henry Rollins, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, and Quincy Jones.
Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp (2012) is a documentary film directed by Jorge Hinojosa, released on September 8, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Iceberg Slim, Chris Rock, Snoop Dogg and Ice-T. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Jorge Hinojosa
- Producers:
- Jeff Scheftel, Danny Bresnik
- Status:
- Released
Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp before you stream it.
Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Iceberg Slim
Iceberg Slim
as Self (archive footage)
Chris Rock
as Self
Snoop Dogg
as Self
Ice-T
as Self
Bill Duke
as Self
Henry Rollins
as Self
Katt Williams
as Self
Birdman
as Self
- Warren 'Slim' Williams
Warren 'Slim' Williams
as Self
Quincy Jones
as Self
Bishop Don Magic Juan
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jorge Hinojosa, produced by Jeff Scheftel and Danny Bresnik.
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Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 17 ratings.
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Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp online?
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Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp?
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The main cast of Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp (2012) includes Iceberg Slim, Chris Rock, Snoop Dogg, Ice-T and Bill Duke. The film was directed by Jorge Hinojosa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp released?
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Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp was released on September 8, 2012 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp worth watching?
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Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp (2012) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp?
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Yes. The official Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.