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

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 7, 2005

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, French

Countries

United States of America

Production

Roseland Films

Cast

Spike Lee,Marva Allen,Gil Scott-Heron,Mario Van Peebles,Elvis Mitchell,Melvin Van Peebles,Herschel Dwellingham,Emanuel Azenberg,Gordon Parks

Director

Joe Angio

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0452632