Supersoul Brother & The Films of Rene Martinez Jr.

American Genre Film Archive

Supersoul Brother & The Films of Rene Martinez Jr.

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Let's get w-i-i-ild! SUPER SOUL BROTHER AND THE FILMS OF RENE MARTINEZ, JR. collects the anti-dimensional filmography of enigmatic, Miami-based DIY filmmaker Martinez for the first time on home video. In SUPER SOUL BROTHER (1978), naive wino Steve ("Wildman" Steve Gallon, PETEY WHEATSTRAW) is injected with a serum that gives him superhuman strength, a catch phrase ("I'm w-i-i-ild!"), and a quest to battle the mad scientists and crooks who made it all possible. THE GUY FROM HARLEM (1977) finds gritty private investigator Al Connors (Loye Hawkins) locked in mortal combat with crime kingpin Big Daddy in an explosion of cocaine, kung-fu, and funk jams. Finally, ROAD OF DEATH (1973) follows local rockers the Joe Banana Band and friends (including Carol Conners and Jack Birch, future parents of Thora "GHOST WORLD" Birch) as they seek revenge against a biker gang for their hideous crimes—complete with a shocking climax that predicts the final scene in Quentin Tarantino's DEATH PROOF. Only in Florida.

Details

Director(s): Rene Martinez Jr.

Starring: “Wildman” Steve Gallon

Release Year: 1973, 1977, 1978

Runtime: 234 min (combined)

Aspect Ratio(s): 1.85:1

Language(s): ENG- English

Sound: DTS-HD MA 2.0

Subtitles: English SDH

Format: Blu-ray

Disc Info: Region Free Blu-ray

Genre: Exploitation, Action

SKU: AGFA-059 SLIP

Bonus Content

SUPER SOUL BROTHER (1978, 74 mins): Preserved from AGFA's 35mm theatrical print, the only known elements in existence
THE GUY FROM HARLEM (1977, 90 mins): Preserved from AGFA's 35mm theatrical print
ROAD OF DEATH (1973, 70 mins): Preserved from Something Weird's35mm theatrical print, the only known elements in existence
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W-i-i-ild 35mm trailer reel from the AGFA vaults

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Formed in 2009, the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) is the world’s largest archive dedicated to genre movies and filmmakers, and the only known 501(c)(3) non-profit genre film distributor. AGFA is committed to preserving the legacy of genre films through collection, conservation, and distribution. We fulfill our mission by rescuing, restoring, and sharing largely forgotten films on home video and in theaters. Donate and learn more at AMERICANGENREFILM.COM.