Three Generations of SHAFT: Richard Roundtree, Samuel L. Jackson & Jessie T. Usher

Richard Roundtree and Samuel L. Jackson are back as SHAFT along with newcomer Jessie T. Usher for the fifth film in the series.

We traveled to Harlem to sit down with the trio to talk about the legacy of SHAFT, Regina Hall and Alexandra Shipp about the development of women’s rights in the series, and director Tim Story about the making of the film.

What is your favorite SHAFT film in the series?

• Shaft (1971)
• Shaft’s Big Score (1972)
• Shaft in Africa (1973)
• Shaft (2000)
• Shaft (2019)

Let us know your favorite in the comments below!