Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood(2022)
Naissance d'un héros noir au cinéma : Sweet Sweetback
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood Synopsis
In 1971, director Melvin Van Peebles turned the figure of the black hero in US cinema upside down with Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song: the story of the making of a seminal movie that initiated the Blaxploitation movement, a short-lived but highly influential sub-genre in the years that followed.
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood (2022) is a documentary and history film directed by Catherine Bernstein, released on March 16, 2022 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Sandra Nkake, Melvin Van Peebles, Max Van Peebles and Marguerite Van Peebles. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Catherine Bernstein
- Cinematographer:
- Jérôme Colin
- Production:
- 13 Prods, ARTE, Pop'Films
- Status:
- Released
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sandra Nkake
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Melvin Van Peebles
as Self
- Max Van Peebles
Max Van Peebles
as Self
- Marguerite Van Peebles
Marguerite Van Peebles
as Self
- Mike Sargent
Mike Sargent
as Self
Mario Van Peebles
as Self
Reginald Hudlin
as Self
- Sandra Rush
Sandra Rush
as Self
- Donna Dubrow
Donna Dubrow
as Self
Bill Duke
as Self
- Philip Hart
Philip Hart
as Self
Mandela Van Peebles
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Catherine Bernstein.
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Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood online?
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Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood (2022) is available to stream on CurtaOn Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
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The main cast of Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood (2022) includes Sandra Nkake, Melvin Van Peebles, Max Van Peebles, Marguerite Van Peebles and Mike Sargent. The film was directed by Catherine Bernstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood released?
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Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood was released on March 16, 2022 and runs for 53m.
Is Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood worth watching?
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Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood (2022) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.