How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
2005·Movie·1h 25m
Documentary
7.2 / 10 (5 votes)
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.
- Directed by
- Joe Angio
- Original language
- English
- Released
- 7 April 2005
Where to Watch
Availability in the US · Subtitle and audio track data
Cast
- MA
Marva Allen
- EA
Emanuel Azenberg
Spike Lee
Melvin Van Peebles
Gil Scott-Heron
Elvis Mitchell
Gordon Parks
Mario Van Peebles
- HD
Herschel Dwellingham