# Baadasssss! (2004)

> A rebellious filmmaker bets his money, safety, and family legacy on bringing a groundbreaking Black independent film to the screen.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17198

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Mario Van Peebles
- Cast: Mario Van Peebles, Joy Bryant, Khleo Thomas, T.K. Carter, Terry Crews, Ossie Davis, David Alan Grier, Nia Long
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367790/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: irreverent, energetic, confrontational, film history night, cinephile weekend

## Synopsis

A groundbreaking tale of ambition and resilience in the face of adversity.

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