Melvin Van Peebles wrote, directed, produced, edited, composed and starred in this powerful and inflammatory attack on White America. After the body of a black man is discovered, Sweetback helps two white 'acquaintances' in the police force to look good by agreeing to go with them to the station as a suspect. But he is forced to go on the run after brutally attacking the two policemen when they arrest and beat up a young black man.
In the archive, along with the movie, are additional materials (Extras) from the DVD edition - an interview with the director and colorful story about the filming.
Director: Melvin Van Peebles.
Cast: Melvin Van Peebles, Simon Chuckster, Hubert Scales, John Dullaghan, West Gale, Niva Rochelle, Rhetta Hughes, Nick Ferrari, Ed Rue, John Amos, Lavelle Roby, Mario Van Peebles.
USA, 1971.
Language: English.
Download Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. 1971.
In the archive, along with the movie, are additional materials (Extras) from the DVD edition - an interview with the director and colorful story about the filming.
Director: Melvin Van Peebles.
Cast: Melvin Van Peebles, Simon Chuckster, Hubert Scales, John Dullaghan, West Gale, Niva Rochelle, Rhetta Hughes, Nick Ferrari, Ed Rue, John Amos, Lavelle Roby, Mario Van Peebles.
USA, 1971.
Language: English.
Download Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. 1971.
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. 1971. |
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