Black Dynamite
- Director: Scott Sanders
- Writer: Michael Jai White, Byron Minns, Scott Sanders
- Cast: Michael Jai White, Tommy Davidson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Arsenio Hall, Byron Minns, Kym Whitley
- Theatrical Release Date: October 16, 2009 4:25 AM
- Distributor: Apparition
- Criticwire: C+
- On The Web Film WebsiteIMDB Entry
Synopsis: When “The Man” murders his brother, pumps heroin into local orphanages, and floods the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor, Black Dynamite is the one hero willing to fight all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House. [Synopsis courtesy of film's official website]
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Apparition Takes "Dynamite"
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group announced that Apparition will release Scott Sanders' "Black Dynamite" in the U.S. on October 16, 2009. The announcement was made jointly today by SPWAG President Steve Bersch and Apparition's Bob Berney.
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1 Comment
pegu | October 10, 2009 5:35 AM
This is some funny stuff ... a parody but also a great take on the era, mimics the common stereotypical blaxploitation elements: cheesy dialogue, drugs/pimps/prostitutes, a funky soundtrack, bad fx (hilariously integrating old 70s footage). Best moment: the lead actor "accidentally" hitting his head on the boom and eyeing it annoyingly as the camera rolls. Biggest obstacle: R rating will be limiting