Blaxploitation (1972 – 1973) – Imprint Collection #377 – 380

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Blaxploitation (1972 – 1973) – Imprint Collection #377 – 380

Four classic films from the Blaxploitation genre come to stunning high-definition Blu-ray for the first time ever worldwide!

• The Legend of Black Charley (1972)
• The Soul of Black Charley (1973)
• Superfly T.N.T (1973)
• Detroit 9000 (1973)

Limited Edition 4-Disc Hardbox. 1500 copies only.

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The Legend of Black Charley (1972) – Imprint Collection #377

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

This controversial Western stars professional footballer and actor Fred Williamson in the titular role.

Charley, a slave who kills a white man in self-defence, heads West towards freedom while pursued by a professional slave hunter.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a NEW 4K restoration
• NEW Audio Commentary by filmmaker/critic Mike Sargent (2024)
• NEW A Brief History of Blaxploitation – interview with Josiah Howard, author of Blaxploitation Cinema (2024)
• Radio Spot
• Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

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The Soul of Black Charley (1973) – Imprint Collection #378

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

An action-packed sequel to The Legend Of Black Charley, once again starring Fred Williamson in the iconic role of Charley.

During the Civil War, a Southern colonel captures renegade slaves for a colony of aristocrats living in Mexico. Escaped slave Charley and his friend and fellow escapee Toby bend all their energies to freeing the 71 blacks captured by the colonel.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a NEW 4K restoration
• NEW Audio Commentary by filmmaker/critic Mike Sargent (2024)
• The Legend of Fred Williamson: A Blaxploitation Hero – interview with actor Fred Williamson
• Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Super Fly T.N.T. (1973) – Imprint Collection #379

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

Reprising his role of Youngblood Priest from the 1972 film ‘Super Fly’, Ron O’Neal stars in and directs this thrilling crime drama sequel.

While in Rome, one-time crime-lord Priest, is ready for some permanent R’n’R. But when an African freedom fighter asks for his help on a gun-running mission, Priest ultimately discovers he cannot turn his back on the land of his ancestors. He joins the fight. And when he’s in a fight, it means war. 

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a NEW 4K scan
• NEW Audio Commentary by journalist/author Bryan Reesman & filmmaker/critic Mike Sargent (2024)
• Aspect Ratio 1.85:1
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Detroit 9000 (1973) – Imprint Collection #380

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

Hari Rhodes (The Streets of San Francisco) and Alex Rocco (The Godfather) team up in this beloved cult crime classic!

A gang of gun-toting goons have staged a daring, big-money rip-off at a high-society fundraiser for the state’s first black candidate for governor. For the two Detroit cops assigned to solve the caper, politically charged corruption and violence then explode in what turns out to be the deadliest case of their careers.

Quentin Tarantino championed a theatrical re-release in 1998, leading to newfound praise from critics and audiences alike.

Special Features & Technical Specs:

• 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
• NEW Audio Commentary by Mikel Koven, author of ‘Blaxploitation Films’ (2024)
• Theatrical Trailer
• Aspect Ratio 1.78:1
• Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono
• Optional English HOH Subtitles