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Shafted (2000)
Director: Tom Putnam
Cast: Morgan Rusler, Hayley Man, Angelle Brooks, David James Alexander
Runtime90 min
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Steven Byzinsky is convinced he's a blaxploitation superhero. Like Shaft, Dolemite and Black Belt Jones before him, he's keeping' the streets safe for the brother and trying to stay one step ahead of The Man. There's only one problem: Steven's white.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Shafted (2000), directed by Tom Putnam, is a comedic take on the blaxploitation genre with a white lead character. While the film's unique premise has been met with mixed reviews, it explores themes of racial identity and the conventions of the blaxploitation subgenre in an unconventional way.
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Fans of quirky, genre-blending comedies and social satires will particularly enjoy director Tom Putnam's 2000 film 'Shafted', which stars Morgan Rusler in a hilarious performance as a white man who believes he's a blaxploitation superhero like Shaft or Dolemite, challenging societal expectations and stereotypes in unexpected ways.
About
Shafted was a British game show that aired on ITV from 5 to 26 November 2001 and was hosted by Robert Kilroy-Silk.
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