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The 1970s produced the genre that would later come to be known as ‘Blaxploitation’. The film genre emerged during this decade as films were made specifically with an urban black audience in mind. The term ‘Blaxploitation’ emerges from a fusion of the words black and exploitation. These movies were larger-than-life, action-packed, and full of funk and soul music. Known not only for their exciting nature, these films also involved progressive social and political commentary. From Pam Grier to Bill Cosby, check out who delved into this genre and what the actors have been doing since the ’70s … BY ROSANNE SALVATORE Follow our galleries on Twitter @NYDNPhotos.
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The 1970s produced the genre that would later come to be known as ‘Blaxploitation’. The film genre emerged during this decade as films were made specifically with an urban black audience in mind. The term ‘Blaxploitation’ emerges from a fusion of the words black and exploitation.

These movies were larger-than-life, action-packed, and full of funk and soul music. Known not only for their exciting nature, these films also involved progressive social and political commentary. From Pam Grier to Bill Cosby, check out who delved into this genre and what the actors have been doing since the ’70s …

BY ROSANNE SALVATORE
Follow our galleries on Twitter @NYDNPhotos.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/galleries/blaxploitation_film_stars_where_are_they_now/blaxploitation_film_stars_where_are_they_now.html#ixzz1DNfOTIx4