I have great fascination for the wave of 1970s’ films made for, with, and often by African Americans, typically known as Blaxploitation. Even if a lot of these movies can be described as grindhouse schlock, they capture the gritty vibe of the era’s street life, coupled with a raw, exuberant creative energy that, among its rich blend of cultural influences, tends to produce cool, surprising results.
Today, here is a reminder that their film posters can also be awesome…


