Blaxploitation Cinema: The Essential Reference Guide

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Blaxploitation Cinema: The Essential Reference Guide by Josiah Howard is a definitive, richly detailed exploration of the influential 1970s film genre that spotlighted African-Amer ican actors and storytellers in roles of power, style, and cultural impact. Howard, a respected film writer, senior contributor at The Grindhouse Cinema Database and Furious Cinema, and seasoned lecturer and festival curator, takes readers through more than 250 films with cast and crew credits, synopses, and insightful commentary that trace the genre’s evolution and legacy. The book also includes interviews with key directors and exhaustive filmography material, making it both a reference and a celebration of blaxploitation’s enduring influence on cinema and culture. A must-have for film scholars, enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by this bold chapter in American movie history. Show more