Super Fly
dir. Gordon Parks Jr. · 1972
Plot
Super Fly is a cocaine dealer who begins to realize that his life will soon end with either prison or his death. He decides to build an escape from the life by making his biggest deal yet, converting the coke to cash and running off to start a new life. The problem is that the Mob does not have a retirement plan and will give him a choice of staying and selling for them or dying if they find out his intentions.
Why watch
"Super Fly" is a visceral exploration of ambition and moral decay, where the pursuit of the American Dream collides with the harsh realities of urban life. Its gritty aesthetic and complex characters make it a defining piece of the blaxploitation genre that resonates with anyone grappling with the cost of their choices.