“Much of the film’s charm lies in the fact that it isn’t some kind of souped-up, homage-heavy recreation of that scuzzy, drive-in-style cinema. This is the real deal…” - Charles Conn, The Austin Chronicle
Mega-doses of mayhem, sex, and violation delivered by way of a stunning Pam Grier proved a recipe for legendary status, largely on the strength of the star’s uncompromising physicality and transcendent magnetism. A fantasy figure like no other, the curvaceous Foxy is required to be equal parts ass-kicking super-heroine and scantily-clad sex kitten, avenging her narcotics-agent boyfriend’s murder, keeping a shipment of heroin off the streets of her community, and getting her spineless brother out of the clutches of the mob, all while posing as a hooker. Quentin Tarantino reworked the Foxy Brown persona to showcase a Grier career comeback in his 1997 JACKIE BROWN. (BS) Screened in 2006 as part of Fly Dudes & Foxy Ladies - "Blaxploitation" in the 70's.
25 For 25
To celebrate 25 years on State Street, the 25 For 25 series revisits standout titles from our State Street history, spotlighting films that have lit up our screens since 2001 and reflecting on the Siskel Film Center’s programming legacy. Each selection connects to a past Siskel program, highlighting the Siskel Film Center’s long-standing commitment to diverse and innovative curation.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu