Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp
“The jungle creed says the strong must feed on any prey at hand ... I was branded a beast as I sat at the feast before I was a man.”
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. Interviews with Iceberg Slim, Chris Rock, Henry Rollins, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, and Quincy Jones.
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Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp - Official Trailer (HD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Hinojosa
- Original Title
- Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Hinojosa
Danny Bresnik
Jeff Scheftel, Ice-T, Danny Bresnik, Jorge Hinojosa
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Hinojosa
Director
Jeff Scheftel
Producer
Kit Stølen
Production Design
Danny Bresnik
Editor
Danny Bresnik
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp about?
'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. Interviews with Iceberg Slim, Chris Rock, Henry Rollins, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, and Quincy Jones.
Who directed Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp?
Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp was directed by Jorge Hinojosa.
Who stars in Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp?
The principal cast of Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp includes Iceberg Slim, Chris Rock, Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, Bill Duke.
When was Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp released and how long is it?
Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp?
Iceberg Slim: Portrait of a Pimp holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).