Darktown Strutters (1975)
Directed by the other low-budget Corman (Roger’s brother, Gene), this is pure high-camp, eyeball popping joy. Day-glo three-wheelers, popsicles made out of pot, heavy social commentary, the KKK, a literal white devil, the infamous “negro making machine,” and costumes that would make John Waters blush—it’s all here, and more. Best watched with the sound down while playing classic soul.
Oh, and the music is fantastic.
I got my copy for a buck at a dollar store on Greenmount Avenue, but thanks to the magic of the Intertubes, you can watch it on Google Video.
Darktown Strutters (Google Video)
There’s a great writeup on Cinebeats: “Super Sisters on Cycles!”
Thanks to Dan Toland for introducing me to the flick, and Mike Marshall for finding it online.
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I saw this movie with Dan Tolan. It’s f’ing crazy! My favorite parts of the film are the trikes,white devil,and potsicles.Everything said above is true so I have nothing left to say. Oh yeah,not for kids!
Thanks for the shout-out fellas. I watched this movie by myself the first time and couldn’t wait to share it. Thanks for finding it online ’cause Joe Goldsborough laughed so hard he stole my copy!