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... More

Initial release date:

  • May 28, 2004

Directed by:

Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 48 min

Also known as:

  • Gettin' the Man's Foot Outta Your Baadasssss!,
  • Baadasssss!,
  • Gettin The Mans Foot Outta Your Baadassss!,
  • How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Ass

Film

Directed by

Mario Van Peebles

Mario "Chip" Cain Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) is an American director and actor who has appeared in numerous Hollywood films. He is the son of filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles. Van Peebles was born in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of writer, director and actor Melvin Van Peebles and German...

Release date(s):

  • 2003

Music by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 48 min
  • 1 h 49 min
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