Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp
Overview
Examines the tumultuous life of legendary Chicago pimp Iceberg Slim (1918-1992) and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books. These books were the birth of Street Lit and explored the world of the ghetto in gritty and poetic detail and have made him a cultural icon. Interviews with Iceberg Slim, Chris Rock, Henry Rollins, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, and Quincy Jones.
Released:
July 16, 2014
Genre:
Biography, Documentary
Country:
United States
Duration:
1h 29m
Cast:
Betty Beck, Bill Duke, Camille Beck, Diane Beck, Justin Gifford
Director:
Jorge Hinojosa
