Review of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) by Rhea L — 31 May 2007

This is so baad..i can't fault it though. mario van tries at least.

This review of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) was written by Rhea L on 31 May 2007.

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

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