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Black Dynamite poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.1 / 100
2009·Action / Comedy·1h 24m

BLACK DYNAMITE

“He's super bad, he's outta sight. He's...”

This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to the hallowed halls of the Honky House.

Above the Line
Scott Sanders·DirectorMichael Jai White·ScreenplayByron Minns·ScreenplayShawn Maurer·Director of PhotographyAdrian Younge·MusicAdrian Younge·Editor
Cast
Michael Jai White·Black DynamiteArsenio Hall·Tasty FreezeTommy Davidson·Cream CornKevin Chapman·O'LearyRichard Edson·DinoBokeem Woodbine·Black Hand JackBuddy Lewis·GunsmokeIrwin Keyes·HenchmanMiguel A. Núñez Jr.·Mo BitchesNicole Ari Parker·Mahogany Black
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 6
Scott Sanders·DirectorCristi Rickey·Second Second Assistant DirectorChad Rosen·First Assistant DirectorTessa Lyn Stephenson·Second Assistant DirectorRon Yuan·Action DirectorRon Yuan·Second Unit Director
Writing· 3
Michael Jai White·ScreenplayByron Minns·ScreenplayScott Sanders·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Shawn Maurer·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Adrian Younge·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Adrian Younge·Music
Art & Design· 5
Denise Pizzini·Production DesignRuth E. Carter·Costume DesignAntonia Nunez·Set DecorationTena Austin·Key Makeup ArtistLaini Thompson·Makeup Department Head
Production· 7
Jenny Wiener Steingart·ProducerJon Steingart·ProducerJason James·CastingRick Montgomery·CastingJillian Apfelbaum·Co-ProducerCharla Driver·Line ProducerJenna Segal·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 6
Brian Adler·Visual Effects SupervisorRon Yuan·Stunt CoordinatorValerie Nelson·Additional HairstylistAL Payne·Additional HairstylistCharles Gregory Ross·Hair Department HeadYvette Shelton·Key Hair Stylist
By the Numbers
63.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
83%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$297K
ROI -90%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Black Dynamite's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0C800
#8C2D00
#3A1C00
Mood
Action Packed, Retro, Energetic
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“An illustrated movie poster for 'Black Dynamite' features five stylized African American characters in dynamic poses against a textured golden-yellow background”

actioncomedyblaxploitation
Key Elements
Weapon Attached To WristShuriken Like Objects
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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