When MGM released "Shaft" in 1971, it proved that a Black film made by a Black Director for a Black audience could be a huge hit. This weekend marks the 49th anniversary of the release of “Shaft.” ...

“Shaft,” starring Richard Roundtree, created a template for Black action protagonists onscreen. By Elena Bergeron As unthinkable as it now seems, the role of John Shaft, paragon of movie star Black ...