The film was directed by jorge hinojosa and premiered at the toronto international film festival on september 8. Portrait of a pimp is not a film just about bravado, braggadocio and machismo. Iceberg slim is one of the most insightful fiction writers to ever record the black. These books were the birth of street lit and explored the world of the ghetto in gritty and poetic detail. Interviews with iceberg slim, chris rock, henry rollins, icet.
Fast forward some umpteen years, and were brought to iceberg slim. He briefly attended the tuskegee institute but dropped out to return to the streets of the south side, where he remained, p. Aug 23, 2017 icet, snoop dogg, bishop don magic juan, chris rock, henry rollins and many more feature in the biographical film documentary of the life of master street literature author and african american. Dave chappelle, from his netflix special the bird revelation an immersive experience unlike anything before it, pimp is the classic hustlers tale that never seems to go out of style. Portrait of a pimp, which like its subjectthe pimpturnedauthor who found success with books. Sep 09, 2012 so it was that icet and longtime manager jorge hinojosa brought iceberg slim.
Portrait of a pimp 2012, told through talkinghead admirers, including chris rock, snoop dogg, icet, henry rollins, quincy jones, and others. Chicago pimp iceberg slim tells about having reinvented himself, making the transition from pimp to groundbreaking author. Portrait of a pimp examines the legendary life of the notorious pimp and author of seven groundbreaking books. Block reportin 2 and filmmaker of operation small axe. Portrait of a pimp examines the tumultuous life of iceberg slim 19181992 and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books. Iceberg slim portrait of a pimp 20 famous rapper, actor, hustler icet produced a documentary about his childhood idol and probably the most famous pimp there ever was, iceberg slim. Portrait of a pimp if i wanted to take the time, but the most obvious is also the most apropos.
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. Portrait of a pimp, an examination of the tumultuous life and times of legendary chicago pimp iceberg slim 19181992 and. Portrait of a pimp is a documentary about the illustrious life of a. Hulu is adding a lot of movies its library in february. Ifc films has spent the last two decades championing some of the. A labor of love biodoc that nonetheless offers a wartsandall evaluation of its subject, iceberg slim. Becks novels were adapted into movies, and the imagery and tone of becks fiction have been acknowledged as an influence by several gangsta rap musicians. Portrait of a pimp dvd, 20 at the best online prices at ebay. The story of my life iceberg slim dances on that thread between unapologetic and remorseful. Apr 21, 2009 betty beck collaborated on other slim books, including trick baby, which became a film. Portrait of a pimp, examines the tumultuous life of legendary chicago pimp iceberg slim 19181992 and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books. Iceberg slim is either a name you adore or havent heard of. This largerthanlife character is considered responsible for the birth of street lit and explored the world of the ghetto in gritty and poetic detail.
Dec 26, 2012 iceberg slim pimp chapter 2 part 1 duration. Portrait of a pimp examines the tumultuous life of legendary chicago pimp iceberg slim 19181992 and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books. He briefly attended the tuskegee institute but dropped out to return to the streets of the south side, where he remained, pimping until he was fortytwo. Finally, there is a documentary, by icet and jorge hinojosa, to talk about the life and lessons of this literary giant as well as talk to some of the many people we see as greats who were influenced by becks work. Iceberg slim portrait of a pimp official movie trailer icet, snoop dogg, bishop don magic juan, chris rock, henry rollins and many more feature in the biographical film documentary of the life of master street l. Portrait of a pimp pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released iceberg slim. Jul 17, 20 intentions and effect are at odds throughout jorge hinojosas onenote documentary iceberg slim.
Iceberg slim s autobiographical novel sent shockwaves throughout the literary world when it. Sep 15, 2012 iceberg slim made his name by writing the autobiographical book pimp. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Portrait of a pimp san francisco black film festival. Robert beck born robert lee maupin or robert moppins jr august 4, 1918 april 30, 1992, better known as iceberg slim, was an american pimp who subsequently became an influential author among a primarily africanamerican readership. The story of my life the audiobook together for the full iceberg slim experience.
Portrait of a pimp 2012 starring iceberg slim and icet on dvd and bluray. Robert beck better known as iceberg slim, was an american pimp who subsequently became. Iceberg slims last book, doom fox, which was written in 1978 but not published until 1998, contains an introduction written by icet. Portrait of a pimp, a documentary told through talkinghead admirers, including chris rock and snoop dogg. It is about robert beck, otherwise known as iceberg slim, also in more vulnerable times, spelling out to the world how his mind got streetpoisoned. Whats the story the film examines the life of the notorious pimp and author of seven groundbreaking books. Just finished pimp by iceberg slim whilst reading pimp i increasingly saw his influence on our culture especially in blaxploitation films and hip hop. These books were the birth of street lit and explored the world of the ghetto in gritty. Ice and i were talking on the phone and i brought up the idea of doing a documentary on iceberg slim.
The ultimate antihero, iceberg slim, takes you into the secret inner world of the pimp, and the smells, the sounds, the fears and petty triumphs of his world. Iceberg slim s last book, doom fox, which was written in 1978 but not published until 1998, contains an introduction written by icet. There are also a lot of titles being made available with the showtime premium addon. Portrait of a pimp official trailer hd documentary examines the tumultuous life of legendary chicago. A legendary figure of the chicago underworld, this is his story. Iceberg slim portrait of a pimp official movie trailer icet, snoop dogg, bishop don magic juan, chris rock, henry rollins and many more feature in the biographical. Ive heard of him from icet but never knew anything about him or his life experiences. Iceberg slims autobiography is the source of the new documentary. Portrait of a pimp, which examines the tumultuous life of the legendary chicago pimp and how he. His writings were the origins of street lit, and were a poetic and authentic view of the man and the artist, and life in the ghetto in the twentieth century. Icet, snoop dogg, bishop don magic juan, chris rock, henry rollins and many more feature in the biographical film documentary of the life of master street literature author and african american.
This isnt a book you read because you want eroticism. Naylor was all for it and we started production on iceberg slim. Jul 19, 20 iceberg slim reinvents himself from pimp to groundbreaking author. This man journeyed from a small time pimp to a famous book author. Portrait of a pimp, an alternately frustrating and fascinating documentary about beck from jorge hinojosa, icets longtime manager, has some difficulty finding the purposefully elusive man behind the myth. So always write positive, dynamic scripts and show only the best movies for you on that screen whether you are pimp or priest. This author needs more praise, his books are a real historic voice. Portrait of a pimp, about the legendary pimp author whose real name was robert beck, for a world premiere at tiff on. Iceberg slim portrait of a pimp official movie trailer. The pimp book by iceberg slim, robert beck, iceberg slim. This large book takes you deep into icebergs world, from the real baby bell and henry, camilles story and a lot of interviews with robert beck himself, including in prison. Two copies available for download if you want to skip the queue.
Examines the tumultuous life of legendary chicago pimp iceberg slim 19181992 and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books. I had the chance to find the entire iceberg slim portrait of a pimp documentary on here. Definition of iceberg slim in the idioms dictionary. This film goes in depth into the life of chicagos cultural icon, notorious pimp iceberg slim, 19181922. Iceberg slim, also known as robert beck, was born in chicago in 1918 and was initiated into the life of the pimp at age eighteen. Beck is featured in the forthcoming documentary iceberg slim. Most of the currently popular references to pimp culture, for example in the work of too short and snoop dogg, ultimately can be traced back to iceberg. Pimping in the 70s narrated by bishop don magic juan. There are probably quite a few iceberg jokes i could make in regards to iceberg slim. Icet produces a documentary about iceberg slim the new. Theres another copy of this same book that has a shorter waitlist. R 1h 29min documentary, biography 16 july 2014 netherlands. Interviews with iceberg slim, chris rock, henry rollins, icet, snoop dogg, and quincy jones.
Portrait of a pimp pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten. Details include the date it was added to uk netflix, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. Portrait of a pimp, how ice t took by phil brown september 12, 2012. Iceberg slim, also known as robert beck, was born in chicago in 1918 and was initiated into the life of the pimp at age 18. Portrait of a pimp, examines the tumultuous life of legendary chicago pimp iceberg slim 1918 1992 and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of seven groundbreaking books. Iceberg slim aka robert beck on relationships, psychology, pickup, pimping, society, cons, raising children, crime and punishment, helping th. I saw it first at the 2014 san francisco black film festival. Robert money from ice berg slims portrait of a pimp youtube. These books were the birth of street lit and explored the world of the ghetto in. Juliet ibrahim and her new boyfriend, iceberg slim on the pulse duration. Insightful interviews with wellknown artists, scholars, friends and family members create a. Valdivia praised the record for the mixture of street smarts and the intellectual. Iceberg slim portrait of a pimp 20 billionaire gambler. Portrait of a pimp examines the tumultuous life of legendary chicago pimp iceberg slim.
Portrait of a pimp, director jorge hinojosa skillfully. Insightful interviews with wellknown artists, scholars, friends and family members create a riveting tapestry as colorful as the subject himself. This starstudded documentary examines the tumultuous true life story of legendary chicago pimp iceberg slim and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of seven groundbreaking books. The pimp has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Portrait of a pimp intrigues and illuminates as it. Icets third album, the iceberg, was another major homage. With betty beck, camille beck, diane beck, misty beck. Released in 1969, it was an eyeopening account of how pimps persuade, cajole and beat women into. The influence of robert becks books is seen in everything from icets early records to pimp my ride, but director jorge hinojosas iceberg slim. Produced by icet and directed by jorge hinojosa, also behind the film the art of rap, this documentary is a must see for those able to handle the mature content.
Portrait of a pimp is a documentary that follows the life of robert iceberg slim beck 19181992. There isnt much at the end that redeems the story or the storyteller. Portrait of a pimp peers into the life of reformed pimp iceberg slim, who commanded his stable of prostitutes in chicago from the 1930s to 1960, when a lengthy stint of solitary in prison convinced him he had to go straight. Former fbi negotiator chris voss at the australia real estate conference duration. It includes insightful interviews with wellknown artists, scholars, friends and family members that create a riveting tapestry as colorful as the subject himself. Naked soul of iceberg slim is what my dad gave to me.
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