The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
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  • Summary: The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 mobilizes a treasure trove of 16mm material shot by Swedish journalists who came to the US drawn by stories of urban unrest and revolution. Gaining access to many of the leaders of the Black Power Movement—Stokely Carmichael, Bobby Seale, Angela Davis and ElEldridge Cleaver among them—the filmmakers captured them in intimate moments and remarkably unguarded interviews. Thirty years later, this lush collection was found languishing in the basement of Swedish Television. Director Göran Olsson and co-producer Danny Glover bring this footage to light in a mosaic of images, music and narration chronicling the evolution one of our nation's most indelible turning points, the Black Power movement. Music by Questlove and Om'Mas Keith, and commentary from prominent African- American artists and activists who were influenced by the struggle -- including Erykah Badu, Harry Belafonte, Talib Kweli, and Melvin Van Peebles -- give the historical footage a fresh, contemporary resonance and makes the film an exhilarating, unprecedented account of an American revolution. (Sundance Selects)… Expand

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
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  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    Sep 29, 2011
    88
    It's an imperfect but ambitious film willing to confront an enormous, complex period in this country.
  2. Time Out New York
    Reviewed by: Joshua Rothkopf
    Sep 6, 2011
    80
    The pieces here are wonderful, even if the documentary fails to make any kind of overall analytical point.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: J. Hoberman
    Sep 6, 2011
    80
    Black nationalism lives and breathes in this remarkably fresh documentary - a standout in last spring's New Directors/New Films - assembled by Göran Hugo Olsson.
  4. Empire
    Reviewed by: Liz Beardsworth
    Oct 17, 2011
    60
    While it assumes a fair bit of knowledge of the social changes exploding in sixties America, there's a wealth of fascinating material and punchy insights into an earth shaking movement.

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  1. MarcDoyle
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    It's fascinating to see such historic figures in the Struggle from the Swedish perspective. Most importantly, it's just great to see new footage of folks like Stokely Charmichael and Angela Davis - both of whom are so charismatic and inspirational. The film flags a bit toward the end as the focus shifts to the ravages of drug abuse and the infighting and assassinations within the Nation of Islam. For someone who hasn't been exposed to much modern African American history in school or elsewhere, this would be fairly informative, though a bit disjointed.… Expand

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