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

    85'

    2005-04-07

    7.2

    Documentary

    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.

    DirectingJoe Angio

    Watch Providers (US)

    - Amazon Video

    - Apple TV Store

    - Google Play Movies

    - YouTube

    - Fandango At Home

    Cast

    1

    Marva Allen

    1

    Emanuel Azenberg

    2

    Spike Lee

    1

    Melvin Van Peebles

    1

    Gil Scott-Heron

    1

    Elvis Mitchell

    1

    Gordon Parks

    2

    Mario Van Peebles

    1

    Herschel Dwellingham

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
      2. French
    • List of companies:
      1. Roseland Films
    • Vote Count: 5
    • Popularity: 0.6234
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)

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