💥 The Muthers (1976) | Jayne Kennedy Threesome Begins | Juneteenth Action Feature | BlackTree TV Strap in for explosive action, female-led vengeance, and revolutionary flair as Jayne Kennedy headlines the cult classic The Muthers. As part of our Juneteenth Special Presentation, this gritty, tropical, guerrilla-style Blaxploitation gem taps directly into the spirit of freedom fighting, sisterhood, and resistance against systemic abuse—all core to the legacy of Juneteenth. 📽️ FILM SYNOPSIS: When revolutionary pirate queen Kelly (Jeannie Bell) learns her sister has been kidnapped and imprisoned at a sadistic jungle compound, she and her crew of gun-slinging women—including the fierce Marcie (Jayne Kennedy)—go undercover to rescue her. What unfolds is a radical jailbreak story full of combat, cunning, and female empowerment. Set against the backdrop of a tropical prison camp, The Muthers delivers raw action and anti-colonial overtones, channeling the fight for liberation from a woman-led perspective. 🎭 KEY CAST: • Jayne Kennedy as Serena — A groundbreaking actress, sportscaster, and beauty queen, Kennedy won Miss Ohio USA in 1970 and broke racial barriers on-screen and on-air. Known for her elegance and power, she brought poise and muscle to roles during the golden era of Blaxploitation. • Jeannie Bell as Kelly — The first African American Playboy Playmate (October 1969), Bell carved out her own path in martial arts action cinema. • Rosanne Katon and Trina Parks (of Diamonds Are Forever) round out the powerful ensemble of women warriors. 🎬 FILMMAKING TEAM: • Director: Cirio H. Santiago — A Filipino cult filmmaker famous for his work in exploitation and war films with a radical edge. • Writer: Cyril St. James • Production: New World Pictures (Roger Corman’s famed indie outfit) 📅 Release Year: 1976 ⏱️ Run Time: 84 minutes 🎞️ Genre: Action | Blaxploitation | Women-in-prison | Guerrilla Warfare ⸻ 🖤 Why This Film for Juneteenth? Juneteenth celebrates Black freedom from systems of oppression. The Muthers offers a metaphorical and literal rebellion as these women of color fight for their dignity, escape colonial captivity, and take back their power. Jayne Kennedy’s performance is a reminder that Black women have always been at the forefront of liberation—on screen and off. 🔔 Don’t miss any of the action —