Ron O'Neal and Hugh Robertson - "Blaxploitation Backlash" (1972 Interview)


Filmmakers Ron O'Neal (best known for his iconic role as Youngblood Priest in the seminal 1972 crime drama "Super Fly") and Hugh Robertson (editor for 1969 drama film "Midnight Cowboy" and Gordon Parks' 1971 film "Shaft") discuss the backlash against Blaxploitation with host James Earl Jones on this public TV show from 1972. 

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