🎥 BlackTree TV Saturday Morning Feature: Trick Baby (1972) 🎥 This week’s Saturday Morning Feature brings you Trick Baby (1972), a gripping crime thriller based on the novel by Iceberg Slim. Directed by Larry Yust, this classic Blaxploitation film dives deep into the world of con men, race, and survival in the gritty streets of Philadelphia. Starring Kiel Martin as White Folks and Mel Stewart as Blue Howard, Trick Baby follows a light-skinned Black man who passes as white and his seasoned mentor as they navigate a high-stakes con. Their world turns upside down when they swindle the wrong people, forcing them into a desperate fight for their lives. The film offers a compelling mix of suspense, social commentary, and electrifying performances. Notable Cast & Director: 🔹 Mel Stewart – A veteran actor known for his work in television and film, Stewart appeared in All in the Family, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and the classic film New Jack City. 🔹 Kiel Martin – Best remembered for his role as Detective J.D. LaRue on Hill Street Blues, Martin’s performance in Trick Baby is one of his most memorable early roles. 🔹 Dallas Edward Latimore (Ted Lange) – While best known for playing Isaac Washington on The Love Boat, Lange showcases his dramatic chops in Trick Baby. 🔹 Larry Yust (Director) – A filmmaker and writer known for his work in both television and film, Yust brought a raw, realistic tone to Trick Baby, capturing the tension and atmosphere of 1970s Philadelphia. We’ve chosen Trick Baby as part of our Saturday Morning Feature to highlight its powerful themes of identity, deception, and the complexities of race in America. It remains a must-watch for fans of classic cinema and those interested in the cultural impact of Blaxploitation films. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and

Blue" Howard (Mel Stewart) and "White Folks" (Kiel Martin) are two con men in Philadelphia. Blue is an older black hustler who raised White Folks and taught him "the con". White Folks is the son of a black mother who is a prostitute and a white father. "White Folks" complexion is light enough for him to pass as a white man which gives him an advantage in the con. The duo exploit the dynamics between whites and blacks to achieve their cons. Trick Baby is a 1972 Blaxploitation film directed by Larry Yust and starring Kiel Martin and Mel Stewart. This crime-drama is based and named after a novel by Iceberg Slim written in 1967. If you enjoyed this video please show some love and drop a like, comment below,