Gordon Parks Jr.

  • Gordon Parks Jr. – Thomasine & Bushrod (1974)

    Gordon Parks Jr.1971-1980BlaxploitationDramaUSA
    Thomasine & Bushrod (1974)
    Thomasine & Bushrod (1974)

    A rare blaxploitation classic starring Vonette McGee & Max Julien, Thomasine & Bushrod was intended as a counterpart to Bonnie and Clyde. This pair of thieves, who operate in the American south between 1911 and 1915, pattern themselves after Robin Hood and hold the White Establishment as (a ‘modern-day’) Sheriff of Nottingham. Thomasine and Bushrod steal from rich, white capitalists, then give to Mexicans, Native Americans and poor whites.Read More »

  • Gordon Parks Jr. – Super Fly (1972)

    1971-1980BlaxploitationExploitationGordon Parks Jr.ThrillerUSA

    Synopsis:
    Super Fly is a cocaine dealer who begins to realize that his life will soon end with either prison or his death. He decides to build an escape from the life by making his biggest deal yet, converting the coke to cash and running off to start a new life. The problem is that the Mob does not have a retirement plan and will give him a choice of staying and selling for them or dying if they find out his intentions.Read More »

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