Tag: blaxploitation
Death of Jim Brown, one of the Dirty Dozen and figure of the Blaxploitation
Former American football champion turned comedian, Jim Brown has died at the age of 87. He had distinguished himself in “Les Douze Bastards”, “Mars Attacks” or “Sunday Hell”, as well…
Death of Melvin Van Peebles, pioneer of “blaxploitation”
Melvin Van Peebles, in Deauville, September 5, 2012, during a tribute to his career during the 38th edition of the American Film Festival. MICHEL SPINGLER / AP Melvin Van Peebles,…