Baadasssss!

Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playing his father in the film, Van Peebles offers an unapologetic account of Melvin's brash and sometimes deceptive conduct on the set of the film, including questionable antics like writing bad checks, tricking a local fire department and allowing his son, Mario, to shoot racy sex scenes at the age of 11.

Tagline

“A father, a son, a revolution.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Mario Van Peebles

Original Language

EN

What is Baadasssss! about?

Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playing his father in the film, Van Peebles offers an unapologetic account of Melvin's brash and sometimes deceptive conduct on the set of the film, including questionable antics like writing bad checks, tricking a local fire department and allowing his son, Mario, to shoot racy sex scenes at the age of 11.

Who directed Baadasssss!?

Baadasssss! was directed by Mario Van Peebles.

When was Baadasssss! released?

Baadasssss! was released on May 28, 2004.

How long is Baadasssss!?

Baadasssss! has a runtime of 1h 48m.

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