Abar: Black Superman - DVD
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ABAR BLACK SUPERMAN arrived on the heels of the most popular 1970s blaxploitation flicks, but, as one that focuses less on violence and more on legitimate social issues without sacrificing a drop of delicious camp, it's a truly expressive stand-out. Confronted with the racist attitude that permeates his new neighborhood, a black father with a background in science concocts an elixir that transforms a local bodyguard into a veritable superman who then leads a team of urban guerilla vigilantes. Starring Tobar Mayo, J. Walter Smith, Roxy Young Director Frank Packard Special Features; Full Frame Audio Dolby Digital 2.0 English Runtime 85 Minutes.
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- GenreActionDescriptionABAR BLACK SUPERMAN arrived on the heels of the most popular 1970s blaxploitation flicks, but, as one that focuses less on violence and more on legitimate social issues without sacrificing a drop of delicious camp, it's a truly expressive stand-out. Confronted with the racist attitude that permeates his new neighborhood, a black father with a background in science concocts an elixir that transforms a local bodyguard into a veritable superman who then leads a team of urban guerilla vigilantes. Starring Tobar Mayo, J. Walter Smith, Roxy Young Director Frank Packard Special Features; Full Frame Audio Dolby Digital 2.0 English Runtime 85 Minutes.TitleAbar: Black SupermanFormatDVDMPAA RatingRStudioXenon
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