"Pam Grier's Black Noir Cinema: A Nostalgic Journey to the Blaxploitation Era"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Pam Grier, iconic star of Blaxploitation films, reflects on her groundbreaking career and the new era of Black filmmaking in the streaming space. Grier stars in the Tubi Original film "Cinnamon" and Antonio Fargas stars in "Murder City," both part of the "Black Noir Cinema" slate. Grier and Fargas reject criticisms of Blaxploitation films, emphasizing the opportunities they provided for Black actors. The films aim to pay homage to the genre while exploring universal themes of family and humanity.