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Blaxploitation

Description:

Blaxploitation refers to a genre of movies primarily produced in the 1970s that targeted African-American audiences. These films often featured black actors and actresses in leading roles and explored themes related to the black experience, showcasing issues such as racial injustice, crime, and urban life.

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Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun:

Blaxploitation refers to a genre of movies primarily produced in the 1970s that targeted African-American audiences. These films became popular for their portrayal of black characters in leading roles, often addressing topics such as racism, crime, and social issues. The blaxploitation movement played a significant role in the representation of African-Americans in cinema.

Example Sentence:

Shaft and Super Fly are two iconic blaxploitation films that defined the genre.

Sense 2 - Verb:

Blaxploitation can also be used as a verb to describe the act of exploiting or profiting from the portrayal of black characters or the issues affecting the black community.

Example Sentence:

Some criticized the film for blaxploiting stereotypes rather than promoting authentic representation.