Synopsis
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.
Facts
Setting
Los Angeles, Detroit
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Black Reel Awards 2005 generic
- Independent Spirit Awards 2005 generic
- Gijón International Film Festival 2004 generic
- Philadelphia Film Festival 2004 generic
