Getting Over (1981) | John Daniels | Record Company Melodrama

The final film from entrepreneur/filmmaker JOHN DANIELS. Second to Rudy Ray Moore, Mr. Daniels can be considered the King of Black Independent film in the 1970s. He was the owner of Maverick's Flat nightclub in South Central LA and was the star of The Candy Tangerine Man and Black Shampoo. In Getting Over, he plays a young dreamer trying to get The Love Machine, an all-girl disco group a record deal in spite of the Mob. The Love Machine is a real band that Daniels discovered managed. Parts of the movie were shot at his nightclub. This is a hidden gem that would play well in a double bill with Sig Shore's That's The Way of the World.
From The Out of the Woods Collection. Shared for historical purposes.
"Let me tell you about Getting Over. With that, I was trying to make a feel-good film. I had had enough of the "kick ass" films. I was qualified for "kick ass" but only half of me was really in love with that. The other half was in love with romance and good taste; things that were beautiful. When I finally had a chance to make my own movie, I wanted to make something that was uplifting. It was made at a strange time. It came at the end of the blaxploitation era and before movies like it were accepted by the distribution establishment. Most of the distributors wanted me to reprise the roles that had made them money like Candy Tangerine Man. When they saw Getting Over and it didn’t have any shooting or fighting or anything like that, at that time they just hadn’t got that out of their system. The deals I got still took it along those tracks but it wasn’t that product. So, I just kept it and didn’t allow it to be released in that capacity. I took it around the world and it did well in select locations but I wouldn’t submit it to that "Black track distribution" because there was a lot of trash during that time and they wanted to put it in with the rest of the trash."
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[@brentrollins]

My father Bernie Rollins is the writer and director of this film and I have memories of being a child visiting the set while he was filming this. Thank you so much for posting this and enabling more people to watch this.

[@reelblack]

Excellent. I would love to learn more.

[@martinleon3145]

So is the industry really satanic and evil? Real question

[@martinleon3145]

@Stop Playing u chill ni$$🅰️..... Time to get to the real and stop n bring weak with this ish

[@SainttGee444]

Found this film when I was searching up Mabel King and why she left What’s Happenin’ LOL, I’m so glad to be watching this film because it was one of those hard-to-find films 🎥 ITS AMAZING. Props and respect to your dad!!!! ✊🏾

[@brentrollins]

@@SainttGee444 Hi! Im happy it brings you joy! Im sure my dad would've been amazed (and pleased) that people can find it now on youtube. Thank you!

[@thomasmatthews5732]

This movie is a master piece. I just stumbled upon this. So much truth be told here. I never knew about this group (The Love Machine) but now I am enlightened. The treachery of some moguls who rock the boat by stagnating careers, buying and selling souls, cheating artists, extortion and countless other fuckery that ought not to be. This movie needs to be remastered and re-released so all can see, know and understand the science that has been dropped here. I love this.

[@gigizoom18]

Mr. John Daniels was ahead of his time. Black economics manifested. LA was fortunate to have him work his magic and genius.

[@PeterByker]

This is no mere Blaxploitation film. John Daniels had higher aspirations for his Art and his people. Getting Over is a hidden gem that captures America in a magic moment, and serves as a pathway towards a funkier, funner future for all, even now in 2019. @reelblack is a true MVP for sharing such an incredible movie collection!

[@jeremiahwoodsi7545]

Yes it is

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

I don't know, it's pretty FUNKAY! I am getting funky like a monkey watching it! Yeah baby yeah!

[@leetate1963]

It's interesting to see this for the first time. The year that this movie was shot, 1981, I graduated from High School in LA. I started going to Mavericks Flat which is in this movie and was owned by the star actor, John Daniels. This was actually the first club I had gone to at 17

[@VomitPinata]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Thanks for keeping history alive, reelblack! Important work you're doing with this channel.

[@LaSharonIsbellPilates]

So true

[@chrisyates8115]

These movies need cleaning up and preserved! So cool!

[@reelblack]

Yes they do

[@herbertstokes2046]

Still enjoying your dedication in bringing African American films that have faded from the Hollywood scene or were never in the mainstream

[@BlakeGildaphish76]

"You can make an ocean of rainbows with the arts & crafts of love." Such a bright and whimsical lyric in a song that sounds like pure sunshine. The world needs a lot more of that.

[@oneilmackey1155]

A whole lot more sunshine 🌞 ☀️ indeed! 💛

[@jasminevirgo9811]

That song was nice that the ladies were singing.💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@cedricliggins7528]

It has a reggae feel to it.

[@gl6996]

I bought this VHS tape from the bargain bin in Walmart for $1. Watched this movie like 7,563 times!!!

[@cooper4936]

A great movie 🎥 enjoyed it especially legendary John Daniels using Mavericks flat the legendary club in California they call it the Apollo of the West.

[@unique74muzik]

The Love Machine were reeeeaaally good. Great work ladies!! Salute!!

[@unique74muzik]

OG Mr Daniels!! The Real LA stand up!! Crenshaw's very best!!

[@jeremiahwoodsi7545]

He was the real deal out there LA?

[@jeremiahwoodsi7545]

Shout out my Big Homie Kurupt Philly Crenshaw connection

[@dalecity1974]

We put so much season on this country , made the world take a taste. And only get credit for one percent..😆 cold game, hasn't changed. Only millionaires are now billionaires.

[@whendidmanbecomeexpertoverGOD]

I couldn't have said it better.... 😎

[@bo24.u.98]

Nicely said.

[@williamsalter8388]

That's because you are an INDIAN

[@empresserica]

Mabel King! Wow. It's always amazing to me, when I see these classic films, how long the actors have been working before we finally see them on "prime time". Love this channel!

[@cherylgriffin1122]

It's good to see hidden history

[@anntoles5307]

Another one I've never seen that I really enjoyed even tho some of the scenes were very dark I still watched the entire movie 👍👍

[@johnnydavis7081]

I wanted to get this on DVD but I think it's out of print or not available but the reelblack got my back

[@2dasimmons]

I love Mabel King😍

[@johnnydavis7081]

She did play the evil witch from the wiz?

[@hevyonez97]

@@johnnydavis7081 yep...

[@PoloNius67]

She was also Mrs. Thomas on What's Happening.

[@jeremiahwoodsi7545]

She's the Best Miss Thomas the Wiz and Thalmus Rasuallah

[@dezimiddleton5292]

Rip Mabel King the one and only Superstar out of Harlem 😍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😇✌️🌬️🌊🌎

[@ttenkrut]

Right on!!

[@N2LADIES55]

I can dig it!

[@hoppertungsten9829]

great write up. big fan of John Daniels

[@RobertGibbs-x5w]

Another great classic flick

[@dalesmart321]

Im movin n grovin....ta a musical luvvvvvvvvvvvv....

[@GearHeadz_Goonz_N_GSXR_s]

loved it ...im just a white guy from Canada but old classic movies rule ...is there more movies from or about John Daniels

[@kincamell2]

Much Appreciation

[@playad6332]

This movie needs to be put out for all Foundation black American artist to see. ☀tribe

[@kooljay2152]

Outta Sight!!! 👍👍

[@mariel.4566]

😂😂😂 “You dirty old man”!!

[@closgreen70]

She slapped the dog shit out if that old man twice

[@jameslauderdale8981]

As I'm reading this comment that scene is happening!😂😂....Good Movie

[@ChicagoDonny922]

Candy Tangerine Man is my SHÌT!!!! Pimpin' in the Rolls at nightfall, Husband & Father figure at Sunrise...weird ass cops on the heels of his Stacy Adams steppers

[@steviearmstrong7412]

#LongLiveTheLegendary

[@donniebrasco1364]

T I love the performance and music of 36:00.

[@jono8688]

Cold game..

[@m.upshaw514]

He says Hey baby come here she said him you dirty old man and slapped the stuffing out of him. I guess Too Sweet couldn't help him smh now we know why he was in penitentiary. Just having fun. lol

[@shazzielindsey1981]

song from 36:03 is based off of "last dance"

[@toussantlbisso]

I recognize Lots of the rythms in this film ! Entertaining feature though !

[@jasminevirgo9811]

Arnold reminds of Clive Davis. 😉😉😎😎

[@bornshamir7792]

Amazing!! 😂

[@donniebrasco1364]

What's the song at 3:58? So beautiful. Kinda similar in beat to reeling in the years by steely dan

[@orlandeuce6567]

Dap Sugar Willie - MY NAME LENNAY

[@samanthacanning114]

Good film. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ddave7026]

"3 year contract at $15 million..either you take it or you leave it... Tell em IT SUCKS!"

[@elfeo1js]

Did Lil John get his persona from this character in this movie.

[@donnaoneill5939]

Offer to buy their company and allow them to be VPs, etc so that they can have a tax right off. That's what they call slavery. When it sounds too good to be true, it is.

[@dolomitefan1767]

I guess Def Jeff’s character is based on Rick James

[@closgreen70]

Tyler Perry stole a little bit of this for his movie good deeds

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

Carlos Green of course the hell yes he did. my friend from Atlanta had knew a few of Daniels executives, Bob Mitchell,later on as publishing president for labels for CBS/def jam Columbia , epic, Roca nation in the late nineties. he's white he's still living. he's in his late 80's now.

[@jamesbowman8138]

Perry steals everything nothing original

[@topnorthtv9129]

They still selling us woof tickets

[@araisininthesun5958]

Great movie, and great depiction of the sad truth, but are we all going to act like those sistas are skin and bones I guess thick wasn't in yet 😄

[@shototodoroki4816]

it be ur business ..it be my pleasure.lol

[@kiddwee]

I see where lil Jon gets his shtick from

[@anitalanier4049]

Pretty good movie, but for a movie made in 1981, is very poor

[@jamesbowman8138]

It was probably made in 1979 and released 1n 1981

[@brianvail9212]

Stealing bland disco

[@deanadiedrich9304]

Sorry this ..movie was dry as hell! No juice and the songs were awful!!!!!

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[@BlakeGildaphish76]

Mabel Queen needs to sit down. That little song/performance was laughable. It doesn't even sound like a real song.

[@kennethhickmanjr.facebookm8900]

❤❤

[@whendidmanbecomeexpertoverGOD]

"Subsidiary company" = black company adding pepper to their company ,well I be .......

[@glennbolden9442]

since I subscribed to reel black I've learned a great deal from the many films made during a time when we were not exposed to this material; I look forward to seeing more of these from the black perspective

[@jameslauderdale8981]

Yeah this channel is the real deal

[@m.upshaw514]

My name is Lenny and I got Plenty. lol The hustler from Good Times. Willie Baby

[@jeremiahwoodsi7545]

Haaaaaa haaaaa ⌚⏱️🕛⌚⌚🏅🎖️my main Man Lennaayyy!

[@Lppolymath90]

The old man is Seldom Seen from the first Penitentiary film!!🕵🏿

[@heathertea2704]

John Daniels aired some of AMERICA'S secrets. I LIKES.✊✊✊

[@DeeNice681]

This movie was made in 1976, but not released until 81.

[@toussantlbisso]

Oh okay ! I thought it was from the early 70's ! Interesting perspective , and that Darker Lady's Voice was interesting also.

[@bergenparis4719]

@ Deen ice- where did you get that info from? As I watched and looked at the cars I was saying it looked like 78!

[@eddiesoul4890]

Yeah I can tell but you know what in the early '80 everybody still look and dressed like it was still the '70's ...things didn't start changing until early '83 real talk.....

[@WBCStudio.]

@@bergenparis4719 actually, it looks like summer of 1977.

[@empresserica]

Wow

[@unique74muzik]

@1:34:00 sound like a Roy Ayers ghost production or influenced..that jam bumps minus the lead vocals..lol fake Rick James

[@piranhabpiranhab3408]

Dam this open up my eyes 👀 this is it

[@cynsationalcontainergarden4911]

Thank you for this gem. Those ladies could really sing. If The Jones Girls and Sister Sledge were mixed up in a lab you'd have The Love Machine

[@jeremiahwoodsi7545]

If you had Betamax back then you had money

[@paulj0557tonehead]

The Love Machine was a late 70's female disco/soul group. Members: Bernice Gibbons, Kathy Bradley, Mary Hopkins, Paulette Gibson, Renee Gentry, Sandra Sully, Sheila Dean Great harmonies!

[@ShammuaMekonnen]

Allen M, first time for me as well. Learnt an important thing, how the big labels and distributions circumvented he Federal Statue.

[@allenm1974]

First time ever seeing this piece of history.... 👍🏾💯

[@missshannon9790]

This movie is Black history. Teaching folks how the music biz really is. Unless you cobtrol the publishing and distribution you're not an owner you're just an act. Them niggaa in the biz know this. They'll do anything for a few white crumbs from massas table. Sad. When all we hafta do is tell them NO we'll do our own thing.

[@sallysharp4126]

Miss Shannon ..sadly...berry gordy is the only one that profited.

[@econoroller]

@@sallysharp4126 Yep.

[@friendshipsaga]

Great channel

[@reelblack]

Thank u

[@friendshipsaga]

@@reelblack No, Thank You. In this age of traps, mirages, and dead ends, it's refreshing to subscribe to a channel focused on the diaspora and beyond, whose main concern is focused on truth, learning and understanding (with a little bit of comedy sprinkled in lol). Bless

[@2dasimmons]

Ever since Black Music took over in USA back in '50s -1960s the powers-that-be have really pushed country music. Especially with black popularity in Europe.

[@johneta7665]

Country music is dead. Lil Nas X tried to help the genre but they spit on him. White supremacy will cut its nose off to spite its face. They are nothing without us

[@WilliFlow117]

They also used music against blacks,rap is a prime example glorifying black genocide and self hate!Black sellouts for the fame and paper as well as some blacks just being totally brainwashed into accepting white supremacy,plays a major part of allowing WS to pull this off.

[@deandrebell2584]

Everyone who is an in the music industry should see this movie because it might save their lives while they're being screwed over in their record deals from the past to the future!

[@bigup406]

Great story line should do a remake 2020

[@lesliewilliams5510]

big up agreed wholeheartedly! Peace & blessings 🌈😊

[@leonardwashington6127]

John Daniel's in bare knuckles

[@shototodoroki4816]

no remake... they'll mess it up with new generation unreal actors.this is a classic original authentic

[@LilliR4116]

No! Originals are what make them classics. Look at how many remakes of movies they made and its just not the same, it loses its lustre when they start shuffling the script and storyline then add actors - if you must call them that these day's, add pyrotechnics, technology and you have a remake of "sophia" lol

[@theviolingeek]

Not bad! A clean movie about the entertainment business! Cool!

[@TheRTM]

“Tremendous Record Corporation” Imposible “Funky Records”?🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brandonantonio7310]

This Movie Was Filmed In The Heart Of South Central, L.A. On Crenshaw Boulevard And That Club/Record Company/Event Venue Mavericks Flat Aka Nina Rosas Is Still In The Same Spot In Today's Time....Real Talk!!!!

[@thegrandcanyonisegypt2489]

i really enjoyed hearing about the secrets of the industry, i kno there were plenty old school legends here also, the pic quality wasnt the bset but i def enjoyed this😊

[@amr.a-m8350]

Good amazing music in the open & end title & thanking of '@Reelblack channel' wishing to be reached 1000,000 subscribers. I hope to know what the song 's name & theme music for the love machine at 1:41:17 .

[@unique74muzik]

@1:25:48 Mrs Thomas tore down the house!! Rest Peacefully Ma'am..

[@juanap2230]

I just realize the witch from the black wiz sung in the show wow mayble Queen/king.This movie showed me the music industry has always been a trip,excellent movie.

[@psychowsky]

Damn! Is there any soundtrack of this movie?

[@j39saxtar]

Yes, but like the movie hard to find. I have a copy.

[@psychowsky]

@@j39saxtar ah! lucky you! Someone should re-issue these ....

[@johnnydavis7081]

Disco=placebo syndrome

[@SouthSideRalph1]

Dude always got a paper cup in his hand

[@lenevee4925]

I wish the ads weren't popping up every 5 minutes. That looks like Rog's mom aka Evilene singing at the award show. Check out Lenny from Goodtimes.

[@viddy228]

Get a ad blocker.. Simple fix.

[@lenevee4925]

@@viddy228 It works for the phone app but I'm not so sure it is compatible with casting or using Roku.

[@jbinuuhubuvuvub4240]

I think John Dainels is from Ohio, but he is wearing a Steelers jersey. Lol

[@DrRaymondYoungbloodJr]

Holy $#!+ Lenny plays “Lenny” in everything.

[@joreybrown733]

I like her nails 😍 ❤️ on the movie

[@gritzgravy1760]

Was watching Good Times and saw Buzz Cooper. Looked him up and saw that he was in this movie

[@gl6996]

Def Jeff Marvelous was in the episode of Good Times when they thought JJ stole those art supplies for his birthday. He was the mistaken identity guy...lol

[@CamsPurpleCorner]

As the guy said at the beginning of the movie, "Persistence Paid Off"-well, in reading How this movie came about......I Am So HAPPY that Mr. Daniels, "Kept At It"!💜💜💜💜💜

[@craigdavis5407]

At 1:14:40 God Bless America!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹

[@jefferyjames2022]

The truth is very enlightening.Times when dignity had value.

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Beautiful black sisters

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[@DrRaymondYoungbloodJr]

Dap ‘Sugar’ Willie born Willie James Anderson played Lenny on Good Times played himself “Willie” here…This was an all star cast if you know the old greats ….the extras that gave a “picture show” that little extra…

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