Unsung Hollywood - 1x01 - Pam Grier- Followmy.tv

Best known as the Queen of Blaxploitation films, Pam Grier rose to stardom in the early 1970’s as a trailblazing black female action star in such films as Coffy and Foxy Brown. With her unparalleled beauty, sex appeal, and fighting skills, Pam showcased a new type of action heroine that would literally change the face of women in film. But to get there, Pam had to overcome a history of sexual abuse including multiple rapes. She eventually flipped the script on sexual violence, exacting vengeance on men and empowering herself on camera in graphic and unforgettable ways. In this episode of Unsung Hollywood, Pam Grier goes behind the stardom to give us an intimate look at her most iconic roles, and her astonishing life: her turbulent childhood, rise to the top, high-profile relationships with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Freddie Prinze, and Richard Pryor, and battle with cervical cancer. Tune in as we honor, celebrate and pull back the veil with exclusive stories of the life and career of the “the Original Foxy Brown.”