I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
dir. Keenen Ivory Wayans · 1988
Feature
Organized Crime
Mood
Comedic / Adventurous
Look
vibrant colors with a retro flair, reminiscent of 70s action films
Structure
episodic with a quest-like progression
Plot
Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.
Why watch
"I'm Gonna Git You Sucka" is a riotous blend of comedy and action that parodies the blaxploitation genre while delivering sharp social commentary. With its vibrant aesthetic and absurdist humor, this film invites viewers to laugh while reflecting on the complexities of crime and community.
Cultural context
1980s African American cinema revivalblaxploitation genre resurgencesocio-political commentary on urban crimecomedic critique of stereotypes