i just finished watching this film & i loved it! i think old movies like this may be my new addiction honestly. it follows the story of christie love, an undercover detective in her persuit to bust a large group of drug dealers. though it’s quite sad at times, it’s more upbeat than it sounds i promise. or maybe it’s just because the visual effects don’t look too realistic so i’m desensitised to it.
anyway, i loved how christie (played by teresa graves) was so confident and fiery! and so charming. i also like the main ‘couple’ that consisted of christie & mr.reardon (i think that’s his name? they’re not together but it’s heavily implied). it’s a movie from the 1970s so it reflects that era; christie, the main black character, is called the n slur by a white male while working undercover, so please mind that.
i’m just happy to see a vintage film starring a black woman that isn’t about her being victimised constantly. i very much enjoyed it! 🎀
Portrait of ventriloquist act Richard and Willie. Printed on front: "Richard and Willie. John Levy Enterprises, 8467 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90048." Label on back: "July 19 thru July 24, 'The Roberta Flack show.' 'Cannonball' Adderly, Les McCann, Joe Williams, Letta Mbulu and Richard and Willie fill the bill with some of the most exciting music heard in years." Handwritten on back: "Richard & Willie, ventriloquist."
E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library