Pam Grier, "Coffy"
Pam Grier starred in the 1973 Blaxploitation film "Coffy," playing the titular character of Coffy, a nurse who seeks revenge on drug dealers who have ruined her sister's life.
The film was a significant milestone in the Blaxploitation genre, with Grier's performance and character breaking new ground for black female representation in action movies. "Coffy" was a commercial success and helped establish Grier as a leading actress, leading to other iconic roles in Blaxploitation classics such as "Foxy Brown" and "Black Mama, White Mama."
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