The 50 Best Blaxploitation Movies of All Time
By Complex Magazine | Oct 1, 2009 | 2:12 pm | Permalink
Ganja & Hess
Duane Jones, Marlene Clark
You Aughta Know: "I've survived the shadows."
"I've survived the shadows."
"I've survived the shadows."
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"I've survived the shadows."
After its release was compromised by a bastardized studio-sanctioned version, most viewers never realized that this was one of the most profound, surreal and horrifying love stories ever made. Breaking barriers of black cinema (and the producers' expectations of just another piece of rehash vampire trash), director Bill Gunn instead delivered a blood-soaked masterpiece that was the only American film screened during Critics' Week at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival...where it won a standing ovation.
@N_C_B October 1st, 2009 at 10:22 AM
This movie is a beautiful mess that will leave you scratching your head and hating the man. And the soundtrack, which inspired Black Bastards, is second to none.
Ro'Shine October 1st, 2009 at 01:18 PM
That is deep right there...
KK October 1st, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Did I just see Apollo Creed get his ass beat!?
bkili October 2nd, 2009 at 01:05 AM
Great Post! I collect these posters and movies.
Branch Rickey October 2nd, 2009 at 07:41 PM
This is the first mistake on the list.....please research the true meaning of Blaxploitation.... this movie does not apply.... this is the black version of Rebel Without A Cause.... just because it was made in the 70's doesn't mean it should be on the list....do the research.... where is the exploitaion? Step it up Complex
Branch Rickey October 2nd, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Now this is downright insulting!!!! Just like Cooley High...this does not belong on the list....think about it this way....ask Sidney or Bill is this a Blaxpoitation flick? Hell no.....solid storytelling, comedic characters, this employed African-American actors and actresses with decent roles....not Blacula!!!!!! Sidney is anti-blaxploitation...do the research.... this is an insult to the Legendary Careers of Sidney and Bill.....Complex step it up!!!!!
Branch Rickey October 2nd, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Props for this selection.......although this is also debatable if this should be on the list....props for listing it though....COMPLEX...would a movie that was banned by the government be considered blaxploitation? Actually, if it was, the movie would be accessible for the mainstream audience....the point of the watering down the movies to make a buck!!! Once again, step it up!!!!! Do your research!!!!
Branch Rickey October 2nd, 2009 at 08:05 PM
This has to be in the Top 3....... A movie where the Brotha actually gets away.....independent films at its best....Hollywood learned from Melvin how to use a modern day movie soundtrack....the list goes on....
Branch Rickey October 2nd, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Complex....do the research..... Top 3 has to be a pick between.....Superfly, Shaft and Sweetback....why? After these movies....Blaxploitation was created......
Branch Rickey October 2nd, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Seriously....maybe someone needs to do some homework on Gordan Parks...