OUT ON MGM HOME VIDEO AND DVD NOVEMBER 2000
Directed by The Hughes Brothers
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American Pimp documents the phenomenon of the black urban pimp. From 70's blaxploitation icon to modern day hustler, a series of pimps are analyzed, interviewed, and dicected. Their histories, habits, and practices are all caught on camera providing rare access to this dangerous, unstable industry. Although charismatic, often sympathetic and with undeniable camera appeal, the pimps featured, known as "Rosebud", "Fillmore Slim" and "Bishop Don Magic Juan", prey on women whose physical and emotional histories, fractured family lives and economic circumstances have made them vulnerable. In exchange for what passes as guidance, education, financial assistance, physical love and even friendship, these men, to quote Rosebud, "steal a bitch's mind." "A brilliant, alarmingly honest portrait" — Vanity Fair "Outrageously entertaining" — Entertainment Weekly "Essential viewing" — Hollywood Reporter No events or scenes were staged for the purpose of the film. |
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