The Hollywood Reporter

‘Shaft’: THR’s 1971 Review

On June 25, 1971, MGM held the premiere for Gordon Parks' adaptation in Los Angeles. By THR Staff On June 25, 1971, MGM held the premiere for Gordon Parks’ adaptation of Shaft in Los Angeles. The ...
IndieWire

Shaft on Independence Day: The Black Film That Changed History

When MGM released "Shaft" in 1971, it proved that a Black film made by a Black Director for a Black audience could be a huge hit. This weekend marks the 49th anniversary of the release of “Shaft.” ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Richard Roundtree, who played John Shaft in the 1971 film Shaft, dies aged 81

Richard Roundtree's manager said he died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday After the success of Shaft, Roundtree returned in sequels Shaft’s Big Score in 1972 and Shaft in Africa in 1973 He was ...
WBUR

Celebrating 50 Years Of 'Shaft' And Richard Roundtree's Iconic Role In The 1971 Classic

It's been 50 years since iconic actor Richard Roundtree played the original John Shaft in the 1971 classic "Shaft." We revisit his conversation with Here & Now's Robin Young right before the premiere ...