One thing (of many, great film) that struck me is how its
story, even presentation, overlap a number of genre films
(particularly blaxploitation and The Harder They Come), but
use it to such a distinctive, individual end. I'm not big on
the idea of "transcending genre," but this film is a great
example of how genre and high art can co-exist.
Mark
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