![]() ![]() What drives this film is the immense divisiveness of the issue. “Brother” takes many of the modern stereotypes, including fried chicken and malt liquor, and crafts an interesting, if not laughable plot. “Undercover Brother” is as much a tribute to this genre as it is a parody. Labeled blaxploitation, these films have often been celebrated and chastised by audiences of every nationality. In the 1970s, Hollywood decided to go after the growing African American audience in America by releasing dozens of cheap, action films using pre-existing stereotypes. Feather (Chris Kattan) is “The Man’s” primary operative and their secret weapon is a buxom blond named White She-Devil (Denise Richards) who can change any man. The side of evil doesn’t appear to need much help with only two operatives actively working against the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D. Together, they attempt to cease a homogenized black society through the corruption of former presidential hopeful General Boutwell (Billy Dee Williams) His support comes from fellow agents Sistah Girl (Aunjanue Ellis), Conspiracy Brother (David Chappelle), Smart Brother (Gary Anthony Williams), The Chief (Chi McBride) and Lance (Neil Patrick Harris), the film’s token white guy. ![]() When he inadvertently thwarts a covert operation by an underground organization known by the unexplained acronym B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., the group enlists him to assist in a secret mission to stop “The Man” from fully oppressing black people. Stand-up comic Eddie Griffin stars as Undercover Brother, a retro-dressed vigilante working against “The Man” to lift up his brothers and support African Americans everywhere. “Undercover Brother” is a James Bond-style action adventure film with a comedy edge. An unlikely hero takes a major role in freeing America of its bigotry and intolerance.
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