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

Apr 7 2005 Unrated 1h 25m
Documentary

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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Plot

Feature-length documentary on renegade filmmaker, novelist, musician and theater impresario, Melvin Van Peebles.

Written by

Joe Angio

Directed by

Joe Angio

Cast

Marva Allen, Emanuel Azenberg, Shelley R. Bonus

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Roseland Films

Languages

Français, English

Awards

2 nominations

Trailers
How To Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) - Official Trailer
Scores
# of Votes
324
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA