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We wrap up Black History Month 2019 with three white guys talking about one of the pillars of the blaxploitation pantheon, Super Fly (1972). Directed by Gordon Parks Jr., written by Phillip Fenty, and produced by Sig Shore, the film stars Ron O'Neal as Priest, a drug deal who’s looking to get out of the game. The film was derided for its glorification of drug use and lauded for its soundtrack by Curtis Mayfield.
Chris Stachiw (opens in a new tab) and Rob St. Mary (opens in a new tab) join Mike to discuss the film, its two very uneven sequels, and the 2018 remake from Director X.
Chris Stachiw (opens in a new tab) and Rob St. Mary (opens in a new tab) join Mike to discuss the film, its two very uneven sequels, and the 2018 remake from Director X.
Labels: Black History Month Blaxploitation Curtis Mayfield Julius Harris Philip Fenty Ron O'Neal Sig Shore
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Music credits
- "Pusher Man" - Curtis Mayfield
- "Superfly" - Peter Duchin
- "Freddie's Dead" - Fishbone
- "Super Fly Meets Shaft" - John and Ernest
- "Funky Super Fly (Pts 1 & 2)" - Bobby Williams
- "Superfly" - Curtis Mayfield
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