After reading the book "Pimp," by Robert Beck, and a biography by one of the interview subjects of the film, I needed to find out more about Iceberg Slim.
Ice-T is the producer and he was heavily influenced by the bestselling memoir. Chris Rock hands out copies of the book on his movie sets. Along with two spouses and three daughters, all are interviewed throughout the documentary.
The best parts are the segments with the man himself. The former pimp is quite articulate and insightful. His first wife convinced him to write down his incredible stories and after typing them up, she found a publisher who changed his life forever.
Viewers should first read the memoir for a solid background to Iceberg Slim's wild journey.
Ice-T is the producer and he was heavily influenced by the bestselling memoir. Chris Rock hands out copies of the book on his movie sets. Along with two spouses and three daughters, all are interviewed throughout the documentary.
The best parts are the segments with the man himself. The former pimp is quite articulate and insightful. His first wife convinced him to write down his incredible stories and after typing them up, she found a publisher who changed his life forever.
Viewers should first read the memoir for a solid background to Iceberg Slim's wild journey.
