

A black actor tries to make his own movie with an all-black cast, but to make it he's forced to borrow money from the Mafia.
Acting
Calvin Lockhart's desperate charisma carries every scene
Writing
Meta-narrative mirrors the film's own production struggles
Production
Guerrilla filmmaking authenticity—shot on location in Hollywood
Director
Phillip Fenty
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Phillip Fenty also wrote Super Fly—the film industry desperation here is deeply personal.
Made during blaxploitation's decline, this is a rare film about the economics of Black cinema rather than just its content. The Baron is trying to make the movie we're watching.