Sweet Black Film: The Birth Of A Black Hero 1Sweet Black Film: Birth Of A Black Hero

In 1971, Melvin Van Peebles upset the figure of the black hero in American cinema with 'Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song'. This documentary traces the genesis of this punchy film.

Sweet Black Film: The Birth Of A Black Hero 1 was broadcast on NITV at Monday 10 February 2025, 15:05. This episode was initially placed on Wednesday 1 January 2025.