Baadasssss!
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.
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Where can I watch Baadasssss! in the United States?
Baadasssss! is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Baadasssss!?
Baadasssss! scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Baadasssss!?
Baadasssss! stars Mario Van Peebles, Joy Bryant, Khleo Thomas, T.K. Carter, and Terry Crews. Mario Van Peebles is the director.
How long is Baadasssss!?
Baadasssss! runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).
When did Baadasssss! come out?
Baadasssss! was released on May 28, 2004.
Which studio made Baadasssss!?
Baadasssss! was produced by Bad Aaas Cinema, MVP Films, and Showtime Networks in the United States.
How much did Baadasssss! make at the box office?
Baadasssss! grossed $365,248 worldwide.
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