The African-American protagonist, originally named Leroy, who grows up in a brothel. After being framed by police and beaten, he turns violent, evades capture across Southern California, survives in the wilderness, and crosses into Mexico, vowing to return.
The protagonist's evolution from a sheltered brothel worker to a resilient, vengeful survivor.
The Biker offers crucial temporary sanctuary, acting as a lifeline during Sweetback's evasion.
A past romantic connection that has degraded into a transactional encounter driven by survival needs.
Beetle operates the brothel where Sweetback lives and works, establishing a clear employer-employee dynamic.
Explore the full interactive character relationship map of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song