Apple TVSuper Fly (1972)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
Priest, a suave top-rung New York City drug dealer, decides that he wants to get out of his dangerous trade. Working with his reluctant friend, Eddie, Priest devises a scheme that will allow him to make a big deal and then retire. When a desperate street dealer informs the police of Priest's activities, Priest is forced into an uncomfortable arrangement with corrupt narcotics officers. Setting his plan in motion, he aims to both leave the business and stick it to the man.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Overview
Priest, a suave top-rung New York City drug dealer, decides that he wants to get out of his dangerous trade. Working with his reluctant friend, Eddie, Priest devises a scheme that will allow him to make a big deal and then retire. When a desperate street dealer informs the police of Priest's activities, Priest is forced into an uncomfortable arrangement with corrupt narcotics officers. Setting his plan in motion, he aims to both leave the business and stick it to the man.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film critiques systemic issues like police corruption and the lack of legitimate opportunities for Black men, aligning with progressive concerns, but champions an individualistic escape from the system rather than collective or systemic reform.
The film features an entirely Black main cast, which was a deliberate move to center minority actors in leading roles during its era. Its narrative explicitly critiques traditional power structures by portraying white authority figures as corrupt antagonists, central to the protagonist's struggle.
Secondary
Super Fly does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a cocaine dealer's attempt to exit the drug trade, focusing on themes of crime, survival, and urban life in the early 1970s, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.
The film features female characters in supporting roles, primarily Georgia and Cynthia. However, none of these characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
Super Fly (1972) is an original film and not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters, nor does it feature historical figures. Therefore, no characters were gender-swapped from a prior canonical or historical representation.
Super Fly (1972) is an original film, not an adaptation of prior source material or a reboot with pre-established characters. Therefore, no characters were canonically established as a different race before this film's production.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.4
6.3
Critic Ratings
9.3
6.7
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