Initially black audiences applauded the depiction of aggressive African American men in blaxploitation movies like Shaft and Superfly because these characters challenged the squeaky clean image fostered by Sidney Poitier.

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This statement is true. Blaxploitation movies presented African American men in a raw, unapologetic way, which was a departure from the respectable and non-threatening image portrayed by earlier actors like Sidney Poitier. This new representation catered to a desire for more authentic and empowered depictions of African Americans in cinema.

Initially Black Audiences Applauded the Depiction of Aggressive African American