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Confessions of a Ex-Doofus-Itchy-Footed Mutha (2008)

Director: Melvin Van Peebles

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Yousuresaidamouthful there, Melvin. The iconic director of Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song recounts how his younger self—played by the preternaturally revved-up septuagenarian—gave in to a perpetual wanderlust. Then the semiautobiographical elements involving adolescent indiscretions get pushed to the side; cue crazy misadventures with pirates, African dictators and a horny ape. There’s something admirable about the anything-goes energy that Van Peebles brings to this tall tale, but the amateurishness and Video Toaster–era technical tricks start to grate after a bit. It’s a funky, free-form fairy tale, but one that only a mutha could truly love.

Author: David Fear 2009-08-18 18:10:51

Time Out New York Issue 725: August 20 - 26, 2009

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Director: Melvin Van Peebles

Cast: Melvin Van Peebles, Paul Krasner, Scott Sortman, Stephanie Weeks, Glen Turner, Teddy Hayes full cast

Rated: NR

Duration: 99 mins

US Release: Aug 21 2009


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