Baadasssss! DVD

Runtime: 108 min

Rating: R

Director: Mario Van Peebles

Cast: Mario Van Peebles, Joy Bryant, Khleo Thomas, T.K. Carter, Terry Crews

Studios: Bad Aaas Cinema, MVP Films, Showtime Networks, Sony Pictures Classics, Showtime Independent Films

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.

Special Features:

Commentary

With director Mario Van Peebles.

Featurette: The Birth of Black Cinema

An exploration of black cinema's origins.

Featurette: The Premiere

Coverage of the film's premiere.

American Cinematheque Q&A

With Melvin Van Peebles.

Poster Explorations

An examination of the film's poster designs.

Previews

Trailers and previews of the film.

Technical Specifications:

• English 5.1 Dolby Surround
• 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
• Color
• Region 1