A banker can write a loan and front load all the interest, but a loan shark who does the same thing is breaking the law. The world has never been a fair place, and the rules are never applied evenly. I would have more sympathy for Iceberg Slim, trying to find the best way to hustle, if he hadn’t been such a brutal asshole. It was because the cunning bitch had dollar signs for eyeballs.” ”Why did Justice really always wear a blindfold? I knew now. This unfortunate incident was only the beginning of a life spent on the wrong side of the law. This happened during the ludicrous years of prohibition, he was supplying the liquor that his fellow students were demanding. What are the rules for capitalism? Supply and demand. Iceberg Slim, AKA Robert Beck, attended Tuskegee University until he was expelled for selling bootleg liquor.

They watch and wait for his downfall.Ī pimp is the loneliest bastard on Earth. It thrills ‘em when the pimp makes mistakes. He knows they are still asleep.all whores have one thing in common just like the chumps humping for the white boss. Follow her work at pimp is happy when his whores giggle. This blend of perspectives provides insight into both the man’s public and private personas, creating a film that is simultaneously universal and deeply unique.Ĭarrie Nelson is a writer and filmmaker, committed to using media to advocate for social justice. The second half takes a personal turn and places its emphasis on the voices of Beck’s first wife, Betty, and their daughters, Camille, Melody, and Misty. The first half of the film focuses heavily on the influence Slim’s books had on both celebrities (such as Quincy Jones, Chris Rock, Snoop Dogg, and Ice-T) and academics (such as Dr. The animations and archival photos and films of Beck are mixed with interviews with those closest to Beck and those who have been inspired by his work. Those images create a strong connection between Beck’s life and Slim’s storytelling. Scenes of Beck’s early life are animated with images reminiscent of pulp novel illustrations. The aesthetics of ICEBERG SLIM mirror those of the books he wrote. ICEBERG SLIM follows Beck’s path from criminal to literary icon. Adopting the pseudonym Iceberg Slim, he wrote books with that deglamorized the experience of pimping. He married, fathered three daughters, and with his wife’s encouragement and support, turned his experiences as a criminal into groundbreaking novels. Once freed from prison, Beck made a commitment to reform his ways. Beck spent years working as a pimp, mastering the art of manipulating his “stable” of women to earn a profit, only to eventually be arrested and imprisoned. ICEBERG SLIM tells the story of Robert Beck, a man whose sexual abuse as a child and troubled relationship with his mother led to him pursuing a life of crime and objectification. The resulting film presents an intimate portrait of a man who worked to redeem his troubled past through writing. Powers shared that Hinojosa was inspired to make the film after Ice-T gave him a copy of Pimp: The Story of My Life, Slim’s most famous book.

But through remarks given by DOC NYC’s Artistic Director, Thom Powers, they were still able to convey their thanks and gratitude to the audience. Wednesday’s snowstorm prevented director Jorge Hinojosa and producer Ice-T from traveling to New York for the US premiere of ICEBERG SLIM: PORTRAIT OF A PIMP. This post was written by DOC NYC blogger Carrie Nelson

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