Blaxploitation - Dolemite Vs The Mack
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In the early 70's, "Mainstream films did nothing to give black people a sense that they were powerful and physically beautiful, or, at least for black women, that they were desired if they were darker than a brown grocery sack." (McKissack). That is why blaxploitation films started to come out. Th ....
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.... "Directed by D'Urville Martin, Dolemite deals with a street smart pimp who was framed by the 4th ward's biggest dope dealer, Willie Green (played by D'Urville Martin). After two years in jail, Dolemite is released to help apprehend Willie Green and avenge the death of his nephew, Little Jimmy." (Goodwin). "The self proclaimed 'King of Party Records' pooled his money and produced Dolemite on a "low, low, low, low" budget. 'I was made fun of here in Los Angeles,' Says Moore. 'They called me a ....
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