re: #201 Chez Ko Pe

There was a little film made back in 1973 directed by Ivan Dixon (of Hogan’s Heroes fame) that, if made today, would no doubt have the wingnuts shrieking in hysteria. It’s not a bad film, though it’s often incorrectly considered part of the “blaxploitation” genre that was popular in that era.

I can well imagine Dim Jim dedicating breathless, round-the-clock coverage to it, as well as Drudge, Rush Limbaugh, etc. Word is distributors were pressured to pull it from circulation by the FBI themselves, it was considered so incendiary.

Soon after its release, with the facilitation of F.B.I. suppression, the film was removed from theaters as a result of its politically controversial message.

The only reason it’s even known of today is thanks to Tim Reid of WKRP In Cincinnati; his video company essentially saved the film from obscurity.

imdb.com

And if you’d like to see it in all it’s revolutionary passion, it’s on YouTube.