One Great Film You've Never Seen

[lame54]

Baadasssss!

Baadasssss! is a 2003 American biopic, written, produced, directed by, and starring Mario Van Peebles. The film is based on the struggles of Van Peebles' father Melvin Van Peebles (played by Mario himself), as he attempts to film and distribute Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, a film that was widely credited with showing Hollywood that a viable African-American audience existed, and thus influencing the creation of the Blaxploitation genre.

The film received mostly favorable reviews, with a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 75/100 on Metacritic, which correlates to a favorable review. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it four stars (out of four) and named it one of the best films of the year. It was a commercial failure, however; at the box office, Baadasssss! made a little less than $400,000.

[Mnemosyne]

1. I actually saw this film, but so long ago can't remember any details. I'm a film junkie. nt

[lame54]

2. Time to watch it again...

I just did and liked it even more the 2nd time

[Mnemosyne]

4. As soon as I have hi-speed access again, I have so many films to watch/rewatch. I have a long list.

[NoMoreWarNow]

3. I remember reading about this but never saw it

[valerief]

5. Thanks for the tip. I heard about this but never got around to watching it. nt

[Spitfire of ATJ]

6. It's about time that era was looked at in a non-campy way.

[Mr_Jefferson_24]

7. Looking forward to seeing it -- thanks for posting. nt.

[Dr Hobbitstein]

8. Not only did I see this back in '03...

I bought the soundtrack as well.

Great stuff!

[burnodo]

9. I actually saw this in the theater.

Really good film!

[CSStrowbridge]

10. Loved the movie and bought the DVD

But I like the original name better, How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Ass.

[deutsey]

11. Thanks for reminding me of this!

I remember wanting to see it when I first heard about it, but never got the chance.

[MrMickeysMom]

12. Are any of the high cable channels (Sundance, Indie, HBO) interested?

... Or, are they so corporate that the wouldn't at least recoup this lost box office? I never saw it, but wouldn't miss seeing it now that I have access.

What about DVD sales and promo? I'm clueless about this stuff.

[Enrique]

13. thanks for the tip

i rented it based on your rec, loved it! only made $400,000, unbelievable!

[lame54]

14. Very cool - glad you liked it