Review of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) by Molly C — 09 Jul 2007

Collect some dues! This movie changed everything!

This review of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) was written by Molly C on 09 Jul 2007.

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song has generally received mixed reviews.

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