@j Smith As a white dude who loves cinema, there is NO better information on this topic then right here. This is something everyone should listen to. Everyone!
Peace and blessing's,brother Charles Woods,I'm a fellow babyboomer,that being the case,the so-called Blaxploitation era,was to me an meaningful place in time,seeing image's of Black men and women,in roles,other than slaves,butlers,etc.was a uplifting experience,even though I knew they were fictional.I agree the six films you listed, "Defied the stereotypical", The spook who sat by the door in particular,I remember being somewhat shocked that it was even released,as a movie,lol.
This is such a great channel. Keep the great topics coming. These topics are definitely conversations that have been way over due. It's time to start talking about what really matters. Keep up the good work
+sancofa7 Thank you. You are GREAT. We appreciate your time to view and leave so many insightful responses. Be well and safe. One Love. Peace and Blessings!!!
@@reelblack,...I'm so glad that you walked away from "the con man's main stream media" junk yard,..not buying in to what they've been..(PSYCHOLOGICALLY)..selling the television viewing audience/public from the dark powers-that-be in Washington DC & Hollyweird since my youth back in the day...1960s, '70s, '80s, '90s,..even present day,...& I'm NOW a 59 y.o. married black man. I've been SUBSCRIBED to YOUR CHANNEL now for over 3 mos,..& WOW !! This CHANNEL brought back memories.
No one breaks down Black film like Mr. Charles Woods. Thank you, sir. The Spook Who Sat By The Door blew me away & filled me with so much pride when I watched it and the question that came to my mind is, why haven't we done this --- why aren't we doing this?! We are *more* than capable of doing this right now. Awesome film!
This was so insightful and interesting. I have always been really enamored by these films. I find them interesting. I have learned much listening to your discussion. Thank you.
Man...I grew up on Star Trek and when I saw Uhura cussing like this I damn near lost it. Boy she was fine too. Yesterday at work I found out Mr. Robinson from Sesame Street was none other than Willie Dynamite I damn near fell out my chair. NOT MR. ROBINSON I shouted.
absolutely agree with the elders assessment 👏🏾 what's wild, was watching that last scene (a scene I've seen before, many times) with nichelle Nicholls, who at one point in the 60's, was going to leave star trek. But, Dr King convinced her to stay, illustrated her importance and the symbolic reference it had during that time. Knowing this, I highly doubt, had king not been murdered, Ms. Nicholls would have taken that role in Truck Turner
Inherent in any conversation Professor Woods participates in is truth. It's hard for me to fully express how relevant all his content and commentary hasbeen for me Were i to fully let loose, every bit of stymied rage ive had since 1963, would seriously attract trolls. Divide and conquer has been the thread woven around peoples lives for eons. Using media to control a narrative proves the insanity of the wachitu. Doing the same bs for 2000 years and expecting different outcomes Death merchants Miyutake oyasin(all my relatives) origin Lakota Respect
Saw it when it first came out as a kid and never sw it again on tv or in the movies again. I then went on to read a book called Afro 6 that my mother had read. Few even know about this book. Much of this is not to be read or seen today.
Ecellent upload! African Americans should have our own movie making, distribution vechicles independent of hollywood by now...blaxploitation saved hollywood in the 1970s.
Thanks This was a much needed and appreciated analysis of a few of OUR Movies. There are others that folks will enjoy if you liked some of the Professors picks. QUITE STORM (from the UK) , QUILOMBO (Brazil), SANKOFA, NOTHING BUT A MAN , etc. I'm not sure if I missed it, but I'm sure many of the movies in that era were produced via Hollywood, or their money, not to mention the promotion and theaters that were available. Many movies had limited, sometimes less than a weekend showings. I remember going to see UPTIGHT with my BoyScout Troop one weekend, never hearing about it again, until finding a copy on VHS in the 90's. THE EDUCATION OF SONNY CARSON, was show in front of the movie theater on Bway and thinking I could see it next week, it was gone forever, until Sonny showed it in the community to rally folks against crack in the 80's.
+Aneb Senkita El Thank you so much for this interesting feedback. Also, thanks for taking the time to view and support our clip. Peace and Blessings!!!
I saw uptight in high school on cable I did not understand it but was still drawn to the acting. Of course in college I was exposed to John Ford and then later Lawrence Cooke told me about Jules Dassin. I saw it again.
+Kenny Sykes Cinematically the UK has been Representing. I will pay tribute in the near future. Thank you for your viewing support. Be well and safe. One Love. Peace and Blessings!!!
+IndYah Rashaud Hello. Thanks for your time to view and leave a comment. Blaxploitation is a film genre many critics state began with Sweet Sweetback's Badasssss Song released in 1971. I feel the genre had its beginnings with Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970).The Landlord (1970) did not contain the elements of the blaxploitation genre: Gangsters; Sexy Black men and women; Militancy and an attitude of "Get Whitey". Be well. Peace and Blessings!!!
Before Sidney Poitier did the slap Willian Marshall in 1954 did the punch in King Dick. Before Roundtree as John Shaft William Marshall was in television as the Harlem Detective.
+daviscd6837 Hello. Some of the books that "redeemed" George Jackson during his imprisonment were written by the following people: Frantz Fanon; Maksim Gorky; Karl Marx; Vladmir Lenin; Mao Zedong; Che Guevara and Thomas Paine. Thanks for watching. Peace and Blessings!!!
It's amazing how many people write "Five on the Black Hand Side" off as just a silly comedy. I'm pretty certain most of these comments are made by people who never actually saw it, that or else the messages in it simply went over their heads.
John Ford intended for Sergeant Rutledge to be part one of a trilogy. He could not get financing. Even though his writer James Warner Bellah had done three Calvary films and the man who shot liberty vallance all with John Ford.
Rkb Brown: Thanks for your viewing support. My response to your question is this: I liked Buck and the Preacher. Poitier took control of this film from the white director who was first assigned and under Sidney's direction, infused an angrier tone of Black retribution against the brutality and injustice of white racism. However, BATP failed at the box-office. In my opinion, Poitier's character, along with Harry Belafonte's, was contrary to their established on-screen personas. Sidney's fan base, many of whom are white, did not accept him as a bold and revenge-seeking "Blaxploitation" super spade. Poitier realized this and turned once again to the cinematic formulas that fit more with his popular image of the safe and non-threatening "Noble Negro". He followed BATP with the films Uptown Saturday Night and Let's Do It Again. They were mega hits. Once again, thank you for taking the time to support ReelBlack. Hope you continue to do so and I would love to know what topics you think we should address in future content. Peace and Blessings!
I got one thing to say Come back to Africa. I know we'll accept with open arms. There's no need for you to stay there. It hurts me hear such happen to people of my skin color. People that make the world go around. #backtoAfrica
I mostly enjoy Mr Wood's commentary about film, I did not feel his ideas on Bill Cosby and not sure about his glitch here where he interjects something about the Bible. He never finished or properly corrected the thought. I hope he wasn't going the anti bible route
Yeah but trying to educate or entertain Hollywood how weird Hollywood it was at the time you got drugs somewhat the factor man I swear I wish I had a time machine but that is just a what if I wish I was a black director I'll be directing a lot of damn good movies
This is dope I love these movies I'm gon have to watch all of these joints... *PAHZAZZ RADIO IS NOW HERE ON TH-cam HIT THAT CHANNEL ENJOY SOME AMAZING!!!!
Very Insightful. Wish more young Africans my age tuned into this knowledge
@j Smith As a white dude who loves cinema, there is NO better information on this topic then right here. This is something everyone should listen to. Everyone!
Much respect to this genius who constantly enlightens me
+Jeffery Young Thank you for the love. Be well. Be safe. Peace and Blessings!!!
Peace and blessing's,brother Charles Woods,I'm a fellow babyboomer,that being the case,the so-called Blaxploitation era,was to me an meaningful place in time,seeing image's of Black men and women,in roles,other than slaves,butlers,etc.was a uplifting experience,even though I knew they were fictional.I agree the six films you listed, "Defied the stereotypical", The spook who sat by the door in particular,I remember being somewhat shocked that it was even released,as a movie,lol.
Mr. Woods you were awesome as usual. You can really break it down. I have enjoyed every moment of your reeltalk.Keep it up!!!!
Pinky, I have seen just about allll his short lectures at least 2x! He's Awesomeeee
This is such a great channel. Keep the great topics coming. These topics are definitely conversations that have been way over due. It's time to start talking about what really matters. Keep up the good work
+sancofa7 Thank you. You are GREAT. We appreciate your time to view and leave so many insightful responses. Be well and safe. One Love. Peace and Blessings!!!
It was a good time, when Black men and Women were loving, having sex, being together
This Professor is keeping it real. Great suff. Keep it going!
I'm really impressed by this channel. What a great discovery! Greetings from Barbados.
Thank you. Backatcha from cold and wet Philly.
@@reelblack,...I'm so glad that you walked away from "the con man's main stream media" junk yard,..not buying in to what they've been..(PSYCHOLOGICALLY)..selling the television viewing audience/public from the dark powers-that-be in Washington DC & Hollyweird since my youth back in the day...1960s, '70s, '80s, '90s,..even present day,...& I'm NOW a 59 y.o. married black man. I've been SUBSCRIBED to YOUR CHANNEL now for over 3 mos,..& WOW !! This CHANNEL brought back memories.
No one breaks down Black film like Mr. Charles Woods. Thank you, sir. The Spook Who Sat By The Door blew me away & filled me with so much pride when I watched it and the question that came to my mind is, why haven't we done this --- why aren't we doing this?! We are *more* than capable of doing this right now. Awesome film!
This was so insightful and interesting. I have always been really enamored by these films. I find them interesting. I have learned much listening to your discussion. Thank you.
I LOVED THESE MOVIES!!!! THOUGHT THEY WOULD LAST FOREVER.AND THEN ONE DAY (MID-LATE 70S)IT WAS OVER.
Man...I grew up on Star Trek and when I saw Uhura cussing like this I damn near lost it. Boy she was fine too. Yesterday at work I found out Mr. Robinson from Sesame Street was none other than Willie Dynamite I damn near fell out my chair.
NOT MR. ROBINSON I shouted.
Lol, Yup him
It's willy oh Willie Deeeeee...... WILLIE D was a classic 😂😂😂😂😂 but yeah he was the sesame street dude...🤷
absolutely agree with the elders assessment 👏🏾 what's wild, was watching that last scene (a scene I've seen before, many times) with nichelle Nicholls, who at one point in the 60's, was going to leave star trek. But, Dr King convinced her to stay, illustrated her importance and the symbolic reference it had during that time. Knowing this, I highly doubt, had king not been murdered, Ms. Nicholls would have taken that role in Truck Turner
Very educating, mad respect to you Mr Woods!!
Inherent in any conversation Professor Woods participates in is truth.
It's hard for me to fully express how relevant all his content and commentary hasbeen for me
Were i to fully let loose, every bit of stymied rage ive had since 1963, would seriously attract trolls.
Divide and conquer has been the thread woven around peoples lives for eons.
Using media to control a narrative proves the insanity of the wachitu.
Doing the same bs for 2000 years and expecting different outcomes
Death merchants
Miyutake oyasin(all my relatives) origin Lakota
Respect
Mr. Professor your breakdown is great!!
Five on the Black Hand Side is a beautiful movie.
one of the best interviews I've ever heard.
this Guy is the Real Deal...a very good critic and analyst
The Spook Who Sat By The Door is a great film and a controversial one. That's a film young Black Americans should watch.
+cabalofdemons Thank you for your time to view and comment. Peace and Blessings!!!
Charles Woods Thank you Professor Woods. I look forward to watching more of your lectures.
Saw it when it first came out as a kid and never sw it again on tv or in the movies again. I then went on to read a book called Afro 6 that my mother had read. Few even know about this book. Much of this is not to be read or seen today.
the spook who sat by the door was the truth
Yep. The book and movie were the first to open eyes and ears.
+kam thomas Yes it was! and to hell with what Dick Gregory said about it being written by some damn white man!
On more than one level.
Stellar as usual folks, just tip top knowledge
+Dallas Taylor Thank you. Be safe and well. Peace and Blessings!!!
strong message
Ecellent upload! African Americans should have our own movie making, distribution vechicles independent of hollywood by now...blaxploitation saved hollywood in the 1970s.
Bx in da building.much love family.Black power.bx🏆💜🌎📺🎶📰📚🔥💯🎊🖤👑
Phenomenal! Absolutely superb.
Thanks
This was a much needed and appreciated analysis of a few of OUR Movies. There are others that folks will enjoy if you liked some of the Professors picks. QUITE STORM (from the UK) , QUILOMBO (Brazil), SANKOFA, NOTHING BUT A MAN , etc.
I'm not sure if I missed it, but I'm sure many of the movies in that era were produced via Hollywood, or their money, not to mention the promotion and theaters that were available. Many movies had limited, sometimes less than a weekend showings. I remember going to see UPTIGHT with my BoyScout Troop one weekend, never hearing about it again, until finding a copy on VHS in the 90's. THE EDUCATION OF SONNY CARSON, was show in front of the movie theater on Bway and thinking I could see it next week, it was gone forever, until Sonny showed it in the community to rally folks against crack in the 80's.
+Aneb Senkita El Thank you so much for this interesting feedback. Also, thanks for taking the time to view and support our clip. Peace and Blessings!!!
Great interview, thank you.
I always come back to this video, Salute
Ron O’Neal nailed the W L Nolen role so too did Vonetta as Angela.
Thank you Mr. Woods
I saw uptight in high school on cable I did not understand it but was still drawn to the acting. Of course in college I was exposed to John Ford and then later Lawrence Cooke told me about Jules Dassin. I saw it again.
This was awesome! I have got to get all these films he mentioned. Thank God for Amazon.
The tricks behind the version of Spook we got is what’s really alarming.
Can you make a list of the Movies mentioned by Mr. Charles Woods the Professor.? And Please type the year these movies were released.
+Antonella Davis they're listed in the description.
Greatness again.
+aashepard I appreciate that!!! Take care and thank you for your support. Peace and Blessings!!!
Thank you brother.
Awesome.
+Keenan Scarborough So happy you feel this way about this mini-lesson. Take care. Peace and Blessings!!!
+Charles Woods
Love Your Videos, especially the one that talked about slavery movies. very effective.
WOW!!! That Was On Point!!! (Period)!!!
great topic and great list of movies.
i want those movies
Great historical perspective.
14:34 Profound, especially for a Horror movie! It’s relevant now more than ever 🗣
brilliant
+Wit Happens Thank you for your support and kind words. Good luck with your projects. Stay safe and be well. Peace and Blessings!!!
I'm gonna learn today
Very powerful.
The professor was excellent!!!
Thank you, sir, for your kind comment. We appreciate your viewing support. Peace and Blessings!!!
I need to see all of these films.
That was great.
I love the Professor!!!
+J. Jermane Me too! So eye opening.
+J. Jermane Back at you. Be well and safe my BROTHER. Peace and Love!!!
+Walkinthe Woods Back at you. One Love. Peace and Blessings!!!
amazing vid once again - Hey I am from the UK - I would love to see an international feature - any possibility ?
+Kenny Sykes Cinematically the UK has been Representing. I will pay tribute in the near future. Thank you for your viewing support. Be well and safe. One Love. Peace and Blessings!!!
My favorite video of 2016
Why I haven’t heard of this movie, they laid out the plan.
What about The LandLord? Would that be considered blaxploitation? I thought it was a great example of what the genre could have been.
+IndYah Rashaud Hello. Thanks for your time to view and leave a comment. Blaxploitation is a film genre many critics state began with Sweet Sweetback's Badasssss Song released in 1971. I feel the genre had its beginnings with Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970).The Landlord (1970) did not contain the elements of the blaxploitation genre: Gangsters; Sexy Black men and women; Militancy and an attitude of "Get Whitey". Be well. Peace and Blessings!!!
Super fly😍
Claudine❤💞 and "The Spook.."
Before Sidney Poitier did the slap Willian Marshall in 1954 did the punch in King Dick. Before Roundtree as John Shaft William Marshall was in television as the Harlem Detective.
Could you list the book titles and authors that were mentioned in the talk?
+daviscd6837 Hello. Some of the books that "redeemed" George Jackson during his imprisonment were written by the following people: Frantz Fanon; Maksim Gorky; Karl Marx; Vladmir Lenin; Mao Zedong; Che Guevara and Thomas Paine. Thanks for watching. Peace and Blessings!!!
Thank you
Where can I find these movies?
All with the exception of Brothers are available on DVD.
Some pop up on TH-cam from time to time
+reelblack Thanks to bootleg,the movie Brothers can be found in Harlem.
It's amazing how many people write "Five on the Black Hand Side" off as just a silly comedy. I'm pretty certain most of these comments are made by people who never actually saw it, that or else the messages in it simply went over their heads.
I got to check this movie out
That movie was powerful.
When can we ger more charles woods @reelblack
John Ford intended for Sergeant Rutledge to be part one of a trilogy. He could not get financing. Even though his writer James Warner Bellah had done three Calvary films and the man who shot liberty vallance all with John Ford.
Before there was John Shaft Billy Marshall was on tv as the Harlem detective in the fifties.
Great content as usual! Question: What are your thoughts on Buck and the Preacher, 1972? How does that movie fit your typology of race in cinema?
Rkb Brown: Thanks for your viewing support. My response to your question is this: I liked Buck and the Preacher. Poitier took control of this film from the white director who was first assigned and under Sidney's direction, infused an angrier tone of Black retribution against the brutality and injustice of white racism. However, BATP failed at the box-office. In my opinion, Poitier's character, along with Harry Belafonte's, was contrary to their established on-screen personas. Sidney's fan base, many of whom are white, did not accept him as a bold and revenge-seeking "Blaxploitation" super spade. Poitier realized this and turned once again to the cinematic formulas that fit more with his popular image of the safe and non-threatening "Noble Negro". He followed BATP with the films Uptown Saturday Night and Let's Do It Again. They were mega hits.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to support ReelBlack. Hope you continue to do so and I would love to know what topics you think we should address in future content. Peace and Blessings!
@@charleswoods9809 Very insightfull. I appreciate your willingness to answer my question. Keep up the good work!
Powerful
Not gonna lie, it was a guillty pleasure to see Uhura curse.
What are the books? What are some other good books to enlighten?
dee53067
Uncle Tom's Cabin
@@krystalharris1259 by Harriet Beecher Stowe a white woman??🙄
I got one thing to say Come back to Africa. I know we'll accept with open arms. There's no need for you to stay there. It hurts me hear such happen to people of my skin color. People that make the world go around.
#backtoAfrica
I agree with you I was in Africa I did not really want to come back to North America.
No disrespect Charles Woods reminds me of older Jim Jones the rapper.
+T. PRES No disrespects taken. Thank you for your time to view and comment. Peace and Blessings!!!
Uhura from Star trek, moving on up
I mostly enjoy Mr Wood's commentary about film, I did not feel his ideas on Bill Cosby and not sure about his glitch here where he interjects something about the Bible. He never finished or properly corrected the thought. I hope he wasn't going the anti bible route
I love Pam G.
I didn't like Claudine that much. My mom does, but I hate how she treated the eldest sister. AND I understood some of the circumstances...but still
Shout out to Wilbur Greene "Black Lion". The real spook who sat by the door.
18:28 subversive black woman is hating on black family😢😢😢😢😢
edit: without black family there is NO BLACK COMMUNITY😢😢😢
The Spook is #1 on my list.....
16:58 He look like Cole from Martin Show
Wow thatz what the clip was about. . .they are right! Illusion of inclusion!
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The spook who sat by the door
Yeah but trying to educate or entertain Hollywood how weird Hollywood it was at the time you got drugs somewhat the factor man I swear I wish I had a time machine but that is just a what if I wish I was a black director I'll be directing a lot of damn good movies
Did she say prime b-words???😳
This is dope I love these movies I'm gon have to watch all of these joints...
*PAHZAZZ RADIO IS NOW HERE ON TH-cam HIT THAT CHANNEL ENJOY SOME AMAZING!!!!
Wow they did conscious rap the same way....they dumb down rap to ABC form...and ignorance is held as a honor now.....
17:12
damn
dang that Bill Cosby comment didn't age well.
Being black in America i don't even know who on my team!
Bill Cosby is hardly a good role model ffs