In the film that started this genre, the protagonist uses his handcuffs to nearly beat two policemen to death, saving Mu-Mu.
In the film that started this genre, the protagonist uses his handcuffs to nearly beat two policemen to death, saving Mu-Mu. The soundtrack to a film from this genre features a prominent rototom (ROH-toh- TOM) break on the song "Pusherman". A seminal action film in this genre focusing on a plan to rescue a mobster's daughter from mafiosi was directed by photographer Gordon Parks. In addition to women in prison films, Pam Grier gained fame for starring in these movies. Following the lead of Isaac Hayes's work for Shaft, many of these films featured funk- and soul-heavy soundtracks, and they often examined issues such as drug trafficking and racial profiling. For 10 points, name this film genre popular in the 1970s, designed to appeal to African-Americans.
In the film that started this genre, the protagonist uses his handcuffs to nearly beat two policemen to death, saving Mu-Mu.
blaxploitation [prompt on exploitation films]