Baadasssss!
"A Father - A Son - A Revolution"
Originally released in 2004. Baadasssss! is a drama film. directed by Mario Van Peebles.
Starring Mario Van Peebles, Joy Bryant, and Khleo Thomas
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (57 votes)
Box Office
$365.2K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $365,248
Production Companies
- Bad Aaas Cinema
- MVP Films
- Showtime Networks
- Sony Pictures Classics
- Showtime Independent Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Baadasssss!?
Baadasssss! was directed by Mario Van Peebles.
How long is Baadasssss!?
Baadasssss! has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Baadasssss! released?
Baadasssss! was released on May 28, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Baadasssss!?
The main cast of Baadasssss! includes Mario Van Peebles, Joy Bryant, Khleo Thomas, T.K. Carter, Terry Crews.