blaxploitation

blax·ploi·ta·tion  (blksploi-tshn)

n.

A genre of American film of the 1970s featuring African-American actors in lead roles and often having antiestablishment plots, frequently criticized for stereotypical characterization and glorification of violence. While African-American filmmakers were substantially involved in making early movies in this genre, their participation in subsequent productions was minimal.

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[Blend of black and exploitation.]

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Noun

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blaxploitation - the exploitation of black people (especially with regard to stereotyped roles in movies) using, victimisation, victimization, exploitation - an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly); "capitalistic exploitation of the working class"; "paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization"