Dazzling, highly stylized, excessively violent and brimming with sex,
blaxploitation films enjoyed a brief but memorable period in motion
picture history. Never before - and never since - have so many African
American performers been featured in films, not in bit parts, but in
name-above-the-title starring roles.
25 years after they first thrilled audiences the body of films known as
blaxploitation are enjoying a renaissance. These pictures continue to
captivate film fans, and the entire genre, with its bevy of colourful,
utterly-contemporary film characters, irresistible soundtrack albums and
catchy film titles, is taking its rightful place among the entertainment
industry's most enjoyed, and influential, movies.
Answering the call for a fresh and appreciative look back at a
distinctly American motion picture phenomenon, Blaxploitation Cinema:
The Essential Reference Guide is the first truly comprehensive
examination of the genre, its films, its trends and its far-reaching
impact, covering every blaxploitation film in detail.
* A comprehensive introduction to the genre.
* Interviews with ten renowned blaxploitation movie directors.
* A complete filmography of the blaxploitation golden age
(1970-1980).
* More than 250 movie listings, which include cast and crew credits
along with a full synopsis.
* Vintage and contemporary film reviews, critiques and commentary plus
taglines, ratings, and extensive cross-referencing.
