The hard hitting drama that was "Nothin' But A Man" directed by Robert M. Young, gave a look through the eyes of everyday people trying to live. The simple but beautiful 1967 film "Dutchman" directed by Anthony Harvey left me in awe, such an amazing premise with such background and depth that embodied the very sense of the civil rights movement into 55 minuets. "Sweet Sweetback's Badassss Song" filmed by, composed by, and starring Melvin Van Peebles, gave way to a revolution in cinema that still exists today. Finally LA's own Charles Burnett created a masterpiece that would not see public release for 30 years.
What do all these very unique and era defining movies have in common?
Italian NeoRealism.
