Black Mama, White Mama has become somewhat of a cult classic over the years. And now MGM for the 50th anniversary of the films release are giving physical media fans a chance to own this release on DVD.
Lee Daniels (Pam Grier) is a black prostitute and Karen Brent (Margaret Markov) is a white revolutionary. The two are arrested and meet in jail. Despite their hatred for each other they are chained together to be transported to a maximum-security prison. In route the bus is ambushed and the pair escape. Now they are chased by bounty hunters, crooked police and revolutionaries, as they struggle to get along and get away.
Black Mama, White Mama is a pure example of 70s exploitation. There is action, profanity and nudity. The typical things found in 70s exploitation films. Pam and Margaret are really good in this film. You find yourself rooting for them to work together and escape the evil corruption.
Black Mama, White Mama has been transferred to DVD in 1.85:1 aspect ratio. The audio is a Dolby Digital 2.0. The film looks pretty impressive in this transfer. There is little to no damage on this print.
As for bonus features sadly, this release has no bonus features. It would have been nice to see an interview with Pam Grier and Margaret Markov taking about the 50th anniversary of this film. Or maybe even an audio commentary. That would have been epic. But it is just a nice-looking copy of the films on DVD.
For the 50th anniversary of this films release, I think there should have been more added as bonus features. A 50-year anniversary is a milestone and should have been celebrated more.
If you love 70s exploitation films or are a fan of Pam Grier the 50th anniversary DVD of Black Mama, White Mama may be just what you are looking for, for your collection. Head over to MovieZyng and order your copy today.
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