Basic Info
Release: April 07, 2005
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: ⭐ 7.0/10 (4 votes)
Status: Released
Videos
How To Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) - Official Trailer (YouTube)
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
2005
85 min
⭐ 7.0/10
4 votes
Overview
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.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
- French fr
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Cast
Marva Allen
Emanuel Azenberg
Spike Lee
Melvin Van Peebles
Gil Scott-Heron
Elvis Mitchell
Gordon Parks
Mario Van Peebles
Herschel Dwellingham
Crew
Joe Angio
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