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

Género : Documental

Tiempo de ejecución : 1H 25M

Director : Joe Angio

Sinopsis

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.

Actores

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

Tripulaciones

Joe Angio
Joe Angio
Director

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