Robert Downey, Sr. - On PUTNEY SWOPE and The Underground Film Revolution (2008)

From the Reelblack Vault comes this 2008 interview with independent film pioneer Robert Downey, Sr. He discusses his early work, hits and misses, with emphasis on the cult classic PUTNEY SWOPE (1968) which costarred Arnold Johnson and Antonio Fargas as the Arab. He offers suggestions to up-and-coming filmmakers and talks about the ups and downs of being an artist. A Reelblack Exclusive. Camera Mike D. and Robin Laverne wilson. Edit Mike D. ---- REELBLACK TWO, is our backup YouTube Channel that carries New Original content plus Classics from The Reelblack Vault that will be monetized. We ask that you subscribe there.    / reelblacktwo   Please buy Reelblack merchandise, make a donation through PayPal or by join our Patreon so that we can have the resources necessary to keep the channel growing. Please join our mailing list by sending an email to reelblackinc@live.com and follow us on social media @reelblack so that you can stay informed of future projects created outside of this platform. Merch: https://reelblack-shop.fourthwall.com Donate via CashApp $Reelblack or PayPal.me/Reelblack Support us monthly via www.patreon.com/Reelblack Twitter TikTok and Instagram @Reelblack Shared for historical purposes. I do own the rights. ##### Reelblack's mission is to educate, entertain enlighten, and empower through film. If there is content shared on this platform that you feel infringes on your intellectual property, please email me at Reelblack@mail.com and info@reelblack.com with details and it will be promptly removed.