Posted by Barry, Suave MF at 24-148-36-118.na.21stcentury.net on May 27, 2003 at 23:02:02:
In Reply to: blaxploitation explanation?? posted by cmcadjsbsb on May 27, 2003 at 22:50:16:
Hope I make sense here....
"Blaxploitation" was used to describe an era of films in the 60's & 70's using an almost-all black cast in camp-like themes.
What constitutes "Superfly" as 'blaxploitation' over something like "Roots" has to do with the seriousness & campiness of the film. Also, I think it had to do with the degradation of the person/race. Those films - though somewhat a sense of history/pride w/Africa-Americans - are thought of as 'silly'.
I could be wrong, but that's what I think.