Cast: Max Julien

Direction Isaac Julien

Cast Jim Brown · Larry Cohen · Tamara Dobson · Ron Finley

Synopsis Baadasssss Cinema (TV) (2002) delves into the rich history of the "blaxploitation" genre through a compelling mix of film clips and insightful interviews. Director Isaac Julien masterfully weaves together archival footage and expert commentary to explore the cultural significance and...

Direction Jules Dassin

Cast Raymond St. Jacques · Ruby Dee · Frank Silvera · Roscoe Lee Browne

Direction Richard Rush

Cast Candice Bergen · Elliott Gould · Robert F. Lyons · Jeff Corey

Synopsis Getting Straight (1970) follows Harry Bailey, a veteran who has recently come back from Vietnam and is now pursuing a master's degree in English to become a teacher. The radical student population views him as a hero, but he remains...

Direction Richard Rush

Cast Susan Strasberg · Dean Stockwell · Jack Nicholson · Bruce Dern

Synopsis Psych-Out (1968) follows the journey of Jenny, a deaf young woman who ventures into San Francisco's vibrant Haight-Ashbury neighborhood in search of her estranged sibling, a enigmatic bearded artist known locally as The Seeker. Along the way, she crosses paths...

Direction Michael Campus

Cast Max Julien · Don Gordon · Richard Pryor · Carol Speed

Synopsis The Mack (1973) follows the story of Goldie, a man who, after serving a five-year sentence, re-emerges into society and swiftly ascends to the top of the pimping underworld. His newfound success, however, attracts unwanted attention from two crooked white...

Direction Ted V. Mikels

Cast Richard Gilden · Rima Kutner · Harry Lovejoy · Max Julien

Synopsis The Black Klansman (1966) follows the story of a grieving father who, after the tragic loss of his daughter at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan, embarks on a perilous journey to avenge her death. Driven by an insatiable...

Direction Lionel C. Martin

Cast Bill Bellamy · Natalie Desselle · Lark Voorhies · Mari Morrow

Synopsis How to Be a Player (1997) follows the escapades of Dray, a young man who is known for his womanizing ways. His primary goal in life appears to be to engage in romantic encounters with numerous women without his girlfriend...

Direction Eunetta T. Boone · Ken Whittingham · Ellen Falcon · Brian K. Roberts

Cast Kyla Pratt · Robert Ri'chard · Flex Alexander · Kelly Perine

Synopsis One on One (TV Series) (2001) follows the life of a dedicated sportscaster who finds himself in a new role when his teenage daughter comes to live with him. The show, which aired from 2001 to 2006, explores the challenges...

Direction Robert Butler

Cast John Astin · Rosemary Murphy · Barry Brown · Michael Douglas

Synopsis The Experiment (TV) (1969) follows the journey of a progressive young scientist who initially rejects his principles and takes a high-paying position with a malevolent chemical corporation.

Direction Gordon Parks Jr.

Cast Max Julien · Vonetta McGee · George Murdock · Glynn Turman

Synopsis Thomasine & Bushrod (1974) is a distinctive blaxploitation gem featuring Vonette McGee and Max Julien, crafted as a response to the iconic "Bonnie and Clyde." Set in the American South during the years 1911 to 1915, this film follows a...

Direction Richard Rush

Cast Robert Walker Jr. · Joanna Frank · John Garwood · Larry Bishop

Synopsis The Savage Seven (1968) follows a group of rebellious motorcycle enthusiasts who invade an Indian reservation, seeking thrills and causing chaos. Their reckless behavior disrupts the peaceful community, leading to unexpected consequences and a clash of cultures.