How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
4 reviews
Documentary
1h 25m
2005
Melvin Van Peebles was one of the first black directors to challenge the white establishment in his films, which include "Watermelon Man" and "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." In this documentary,...
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Melvin Van Peebles was one of the first black directors to challenge the white establishment in his films, which include "Watermelon Man" and "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." In this documentary, the life of Van Peebles is discussed, including his work not only in film, but also as a novelist, actor, musician, stock trader and even Air Force pilot. Interview subjects include Gil Scott-Heron, Spike Lee and Melvin's son and fellow filmmaker, Mario Van Peebles.
- DirectorJoe Angio
- Release7 April 2005
- GenreDocumentary
- Duration1h 25m
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- Rate4 reviews
- Productions
Roseland Films
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