Baadasssss!
- Drama
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.
Baadasssss! is a 2004 drama directed by Mario Van Peebles that chronicles the turbulent production of his father Melvin Van Peebles' groundbreaking 1971 film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. The film offers an unflinching look at Melvin's unconventional and often controversial methods while making cinema history.
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Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Joy BryantPriscilla
Khleo ThomasMario
T.K. CarterBill Cosby
Terry CrewsBig T
Ossie DavisGranddad
David Alan GrierClyde Houston
Nia LongSandra
Paul RodríguezJose Garcia
Saul RubinekHoward Kaufman
Rainn WilsonBill Harris
Don DoweOfficer
John SingletonDetroit J
Vincent SchiavelliJerry
Karimah WestbrookGinnie
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When was Baadasssss! released?
Baadasssss! was released on May 28, 2004.
Who directed Baadasssss!?
Mario Van Peebles directed the film, and he also stars in it, playing his father Melvin Van Peebles.
What is Baadasssss! about?
The film documents the production of the 1971 film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, detailing Melvin Van Peebles' unconventional and sometimes deceptive tactics used during filming, including writing bad checks and involving his young son Mario in adult scenes.
Where can I watch Baadasssss!?
As a 2004 theatrical release, Baadasssss! is available through various streaming platforms, rental services, and physical media options; availability varies by region and service.
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