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Jul 16, 2014 · Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp: Directed by Jorge Hinojosa. With Betty Beck, Camille Beck, Diane Beck, Misty Beck. 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.
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- Documentary, Biography
- Jorge Hinojosa
- 2014-07-16
Iceberg Slim. Robert Beck (born Robert Lee Maupin or Robert Moppins Jr.; [1] August 4, 1918 – April 30, 1992), better known as Iceberg Slim, was an American former pimp who later became a writer. Beck became know for his 1967 memoir, Pimp: The Story of My Life, as well as novels such as Trick Baby.
Synopsis. 'Iceberg Slim: 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 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.
- Jorge Hinojosa
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Movie Info. Synopsis Chicago pimp Iceberg Slim tells about having reinvented himself, making the transition from pimp to groundbreaking author. Director. Jorge Hinojosa. Producer. Danny Bresnik ...
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- Jorge Hinojosa
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- Documentary, Biography
Iceberg Slim: A Portrait of a Pimp. Examines the legendary life of Iceberg Slim, notorious pimp and author of 7 ground-breaking books. Insightful interviews with well-known artists, scholars, friends & family members create a riveting tapestry as colorful as the subject himself. The autobiographical work of Iceberg Slim is considered to be the ...
Sep 18, 2012 · Movie Reviews; Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp. ... Beck, whose 1969 memoir became an underground classic, was a Chicago native who spent two decades working as a pimp named Iceberg Slim. But he ...
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Jul 19, 2013 · 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.
