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From the Screen to My Shelf: The Blaxploitation Classics in My Home Library
There’s a raw, funky, and undeniable energy to Blaxploitation films that you just can’t stream away. As a cornerstone of Black culture in the late 60s and 70s, these movies did more than just entertain—they gave Black people a new kind of pride, showcased fierce fashion, and introduced the world to iconic leading ladies and…
The Exploitation of Blaxploitation: How Shaft Forged a New Path for Black Cinema
Last week, I was watching a YouTube compilation of 70s Blaxploitation clips with my parents. We were hollering—the action was so gloriously over-the-top, the fight scenes literally had the three of us laughing out loud. But something else came through the screen, something uncanny. Beneath the flair and the funk, these movies had a powerful…
