How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)

7.2 (5 votes)• 2005• 85m•Released

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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.

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Languages: English, French

Director: Joe Angio

Starring Cast: Marva Allen, Emanuel Azenberg, Spike Lee, Melvin Van Peebles, Gil Scott-Heron, Elvis Mitchell

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Marva Allen

Emanuel Azenberg

Spike Lee

Melvin Van Peebles

Gil Scott-Heron

Elvis Mitchell

Gordon Parks

Mario Van Peebles

Herschel Dwellingham

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