How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (2005)

ALL 04/07/2005 (en) Documentary 85 Min
  • Release
    04/07/2005
  • Production
    Roseland Films
  • Rotten tomato
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  • Original title
    How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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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.

  1. Joe Angio

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (2005) 85 Min

ALL 04/07/2005 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 04/07/2005
  • Production
    Roseland Films
  • Original title How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

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.

  1. Joe Angio

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer