Documentary
United States of America
Is That Black Enough for You?!? is a documentary film that explores the Black revolution in 1970s cinema. The film takes a closer look at the various genres of films that emerged during this time, including blaxploitation films and social realism. It also examines how the rise of Black power and Black consciousness influenced the making of these films.
The documentary highlights the contributions of emerging Black superstars such as Pam Grier, Richard Pryor, and Fred Williamson, who became iconic figures in the film industry during the 1970s. It also focuses on the work of rising auteurs like Melvin Van Peebles, Gordon Parks, and Charles Burnett, who challenged the norms of Hollywood filmmaking and brought a unique perspective to their craft.
Through interviews with filmmakers, actors, and scholars, Is That Black Enough for You?!? provides a comprehensive look at how the Black revolution in cinema of the 1970s paved the way for a new era of filmmaking that celebrated and foregrounded Black voices, experiences, and culture.
