Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood (2022): Cast
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood is a 2022 historical documentary directed by Catherine Bernstein and Martine Delumeau, starring Melvin Van Peebles, Mario Van Peebles and Bill Duke. It runs 53 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 53 min
- Directors
- Catherine Bernstein and Martine Delumeau
- Genres
- Documentary , History
- Original language
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French - Studio
- 13 Prods
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood About?
The premise of Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood without spoilers.
In 1971, director Melvin Van Peebles challenged conventions and redefined the portrayal of the black hero in American cinema with Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song. This documentary explores the making of that groundbreaking film, which launched the Blaxploitation movement. It examines the historical context and the impact of this short-lived but highly influential cinematic subgenre that followed, and the revolutionary nature of Van Peebles' vision.
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood Cast
Melvin Van Peebles leads the cast, with Mario Van Peebles and Bill Duke. Directed by Catherine Bernstein and Martine Delumeau; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Catherine Bernstein
- Co-director Martine Delumeau
- Melvin Van Peebles as themselves
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Mario Van Peebles as themselves -
Bill Duke as themselves -
Reginald Hudlin as themselves
Also Starring in Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood
· 8 more- Mandela Van Peebles Themselves
- Sandra Nkake Themselves
- Mike Sargent Themselves
- Max Van Peebles Themselves
- Marguerite Van Peebles Themselves
- Sandra Rush Themselves
- Donna Dubrow Themselves
- Philip Hart Themselves
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Der Pate des Black Cinema – Melvin Van Peebles und Sweet Sweetbacks Lied” and “Nacimiento de un héroe negro en el cine: Sweet Sweetback”.
- Also known as
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- Der Pate des Black Cinema – Melvin Van Peebles und Sweet Sweetbacks Lied
- Nacimiento de un héroe negro en el cine: Sweet Sweetback
- Melvin Van Peebles: narodziny czarnej gwiazdy kina
- Melvin Van Peebles: «Sweet Sweetback» – La nascita di un eroe nero al cinema
- Sweet Black Film: The Birth of a Black Hero
- The Birth of a Black Movie Hero: Sweet Sweetback
- Sweet Black Film : Naissance du héros noir à Hollywood
- Der Pate des Black Cinema: Melvin van Peebles und Sweet Sweetbacks Lied
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Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood runs 53 minutes.
When was Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood released?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood was released on March 16, 2022.
Who directed Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood was directed by Catherine Bernstein and Martine Delumeau.
Who is in the cast of Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood?
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood stars Melvin Van Peebles, Mario Van Peebles and Bill Duke, among 12 credited actors.
Does Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood have a post-credit scene?
No. Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood in?
The original language of Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood is French.
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