Black Dynamite (2009)

An homage to Blaxploitation films of the 1970s, the titular character is an ex-CIA agent and Vietnam vet who must avenge his brother’s death while also combating the drugs that are littering the streets. Meticulously made to look like a film of the era it is honoring, even filming in Super 16 format, it is obvious that the creators had done their homework and were fans of the original genre. Michael Jai White as Black Dynamite is as bad ass as any of the well known heroes and anti-heroes from those films. He’s incredibly committed to the performance and is well supported by a cast that is a revolving door of well-known actors. I really hope a sequel is on its way.