The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Seen it?2011 | 100 min | Documentary, History
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious and history buffs. If you loved O.J.: Made in America, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in US society from 1967 to 1975. It features footage of the movement shot by Swedish journalists in the United States during that period and includes the appearances of Angela Davis, Bobby Seale, Huey P. Newton, Eldridge Cleaver, and other activists, artists, and leaders central to the movement.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$269K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Göran Olsson
- Abiodun OyewoleSelf (voice)
- Talib KweliSelf (voice)
- Angela DavisSelf (voice)
- Harry BelafonteSelf (voice)
- Kwame TureSelf (archive footage)
- Erykah BaduSelf (voice)
- Sonia SánchezSelf (voice)
- Kathleen CleaverSelf (voice)
- Bobby SealeSelf (voice)
- Robin KelleySelf (voice)