In the early 70s,Shaftdid not just usher in anew cinematic genregeared to black audiences.
The update of Shaft starringSamuel L. Jacksonwas misguided, reducing the once-militant private eye to an average street avenger.
Additionally, the film spends little time on Shafts personal life.
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2000sShaftismost remembered forJeffrey Wrights breakout performance as flamboyant drug lord Peoples Hernandez.
Curious to see Jackson, Bale, and Wright navigate this gritty story?
The thriller is currently available tostream for free on Tubi.
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