Melvin Van Peebles

In 1971, director Melvin Van Peebles turned the figure of the black hero in US cinema upside down with Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song: the story of the making of a seminal movie that initiated the Blaxploitation movement, a short-lived but highly influential sub-genre in the years that followed.

A look at the extraordinary achievements and contemporary legacy of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.

2018년 미국, 총기 난사 사건으로 국가는 떠들썩거린다. 요원 직을 은퇴한 후 평범한 삶을 즐기고 있던 제이슨은 미용실에서 일을 시작하게 된다. 그때 TV에서는 한 실종된 여학생에 대한 뉴스가 흘러나오고, 그날 밤 자신의 밑에서 일하던 요원인 존세가 찾아와 같은 정신 질환을 앓고 있음을 알게 된다. 그 둘은 임무 도중 어떠한 약품에 중독된 것이라 짐작하고 사건을 파헤쳐 간다.

The story follows what happens when a child psychologist surprises his girlfriend by showing up at her political family's annual get-together at their Sag Harbor vacation home only to find them desperately in need of therapy.

The film looks at men and women of color in the U.S. Merchant Marine from 1938-1975. Through chronicling the lives of these men and women who, with a median age of 82, are beset with a host of life-threatening illnesses, the movie tells how they navigated issues of racism, disparities in the workplace, gender and familial relations.

In Tennessee, Bailey, a debt-straddled blues guitarist, is escorted across the state by a man named Augy so that he can collect his recently deceased grandfather's estate. A drama focused on an individual's spiritual redemption.

Examines the evolution of the Black Power Movement in US society from 1967 to 1975. It features footage of the movement shot by Swedish journalists in the United States during that period and includes the appearances of Angela Davis, Bobby Seale, Huey P. Newton, Eldridge Cleaver, and other activists, artists, and leaders central to the movement.

A documentary looking at the making and legacy of The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973).

A look at the development of film making and its contribution to the social and political times form the perspective of Black film makers.

THE BLACK LIST: VOL. 2 profiles some of today's most fascinating African-Americans. From the childhood inspirations that shaped their ambitions, to the evolving American landscape they helped define, to the importance of preserving a unique cultural identity for future generations, these prominent individuals offer a unique look into the zeitgeist of black America, redefining the traditional pejorative notion of a blacklist.

A semi-autobiographical story about an adventurer whose journeys take him from Harlem to the high seas and back again

A semi-autobiographical story about an adventurer whose journeys take him from Harlem to the high seas and back again

A semi-autobiographical story about an adventurer whose journeys take him from Harlem to the high seas and back again

Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.

BLACKOUT takes you inside the personal journey of what went down and what it was really like in Brooklyn, NY on August 14. It examines the nature of man to take advantage of his own fellow man outside of normal conditions, in times of weakness and vulnerability

Three converging story lines involving bootleggers, a serial killer and drug dealers are followed. A former drug dealer tries to go straight, but comes across a stash of stolen drugs. Meanwhile, a middle-aged suburban housewife hides a sadistic and vicious streak.

An interview/overview on the influential careers of Gordon Parks, Ossie Davis, and Melvin Van Peebles.

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.

Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playing his father in the film, Van Peebles offers an unapologetic account of Melvin's brash and sometimes deceptive conduct on the set of the film, including questionable antics like writing bad checks, tricking a local fire department and allowing his son, Mario, to shoot racy sex scenes at the age of 11.

This twenty-two minute interview with Melvin Van Peebles has the cult filmmaker starting things off by lighting a cigar, which is something he has done in several interviews. From here he talks about the making of his hit film SWEET SWEETBACK'S BAADASSSSS SONG, which of course broke all sorts of records and is what would kick start the blaxploitation genre. If you're a fan of the film or the director then you should enjoy this featurette, which tries to have a raw look like the film in question, although the effect here is a bit lame. With that said, there are still some very good stories told including one about a STD Van Peebles got during one of the scenes in the film. He talks about a few specific scenes in the picture as well as the now infamous one featuring his son in a sex scene. There's nothing ground-breaking here but it's certainly an entertaining interview.

This twenty-two minute interview with Melvin Van Peebles has the cult filmmaker starting things off by lighting a cigar, which is something he has done in several interviews. From here he talks about the making of his hit film SWEET SWEETBACK'S BAADASSSSS SONG, which of course broke all sorts of records and is what would kick start the blaxploitation genre. If you're a fan of the film or the director then you should enjoy this featurette, which tries to have a raw look like the film in question, although the effect here is a bit lame. With that said, there are still some very good stories told including one about a STD Van Peebles got during one of the scenes in the film. He talks about a few specific scenes in the picture as well as the now infamous one featuring his son in a sex scene. There's nothing ground-breaking here but it's certainly an entertaining interview.

A Jewish blaxploitation hero saves Hanukkah from the clutches of Santa Claus's evil son.

With archive film clips and interviews, this brief look at a frequently overlooked historical period of filmmaking acts as an introduction rather than a complete record. It features interviews with some of the genre's biggest stars, like Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, and Richard Roundtree. Director Melvin Van Peebles discusses the historical importance of his landmark film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. For a contemporary perspective, the excitable Quentin Tarantino offers his spirited commentary and author/critic bell hooks provides some scholarly social analysis.

Maverick director Melvin Van Peebles translates his own satirical novel to the screen with this multi-national portrait of race, class, and hypocrisy. The film's title refers to the name of a haute cuisine restaurant run by a self-satisfied conservative couple, Henri and Loretta. When the two find themselves overworked in the kitchen, they retreat to the local orphanage to find some cheap waitressing help, and the teenaged Diamantine fits the bill perfectly. The haughty couple has more plans for the girl than just waiting tables, however -- the conspicuously accommodating Henri and Loretta are actually bad-mouthing the girl behind her back to the townspeople and the restaurant's patrons. They go so far as to ask the naive Diamantine to pretend that she's pregnant, and she complies under the assumption that it's a harmless prank. When their intentions are revealed, however, the girl becomes wise to the couple's self-satisfied scheming, and sets her sights on revenge.

Maverick director Melvin Van Peebles translates his own satirical novel to the screen with this multi-national portrait of race, class, and hypocrisy. The film's title refers to the name of a haute cuisine restaurant run by a self-satisfied conservative couple, Henri and Loretta. When the two find themselves overworked in the kitchen, they retreat to the local orphanage to find some cheap waitressing help, and the teenaged Diamantine fits the bill perfectly. The haughty couple has more plans for the girl than just waiting tables, however -- the conspicuously accommodating Henri and Loretta are actually bad-mouthing the girl behind her back to the townspeople and the restaurant's patrons. They go so far as to ask the naive Diamantine to pretend that she's pregnant, and she complies under the assumption that it's a harmless prank. When their intentions are revealed, however, the girl becomes wise to the couple's self-satisfied scheming, and sets her sights on revenge.

Maverick director Melvin Van Peebles translates his own satirical novel to the screen with this multi-national portrait of race, class, and hypocrisy. The film's title refers to the name of a haute cuisine restaurant run by a self-satisfied conservative couple, Henri and Loretta. When the two find themselves overworked in the kitchen, they retreat to the local orphanage to find some cheap waitressing help, and the teenaged Diamantine fits the bill perfectly. The haughty couple has more plans for the girl than just waiting tables, however -- the conspicuously accommodating Henri and Loretta are actually bad-mouthing the girl behind her back to the townspeople and the restaurant's patrons. They go so far as to ask the naive Diamantine to pretend that she's pregnant, and she complies under the assumption that it's a harmless prank. When their intentions are revealed, however, the girl becomes wise to the couple's self-satisfied scheming, and sets her sights on revenge.

Maverick director Melvin Van Peebles translates his own satirical novel to the screen with this multi-national portrait of race, class, and hypocrisy. The film's title refers to the name of a haute cuisine restaurant run by a self-satisfied conservative couple, Henri and Loretta. When the two find themselves overworked in the kitchen, they retreat to the local orphanage to find some cheap waitressing help, and the teenaged Diamantine fits the bill perfectly. The haughty couple has more plans for the girl than just waiting tables, however -- the conspicuously accommodating Henri and Loretta are actually bad-mouthing the girl behind her back to the townspeople and the restaurant's patrons. They go so far as to ask the naive Diamantine to pretend that she's pregnant, and she complies under the assumption that it's a harmless prank. When their intentions are revealed, however, the girl becomes wise to the couple's self-satisfied scheming, and sets her sights on revenge.

A history of the racially stereotyped portrayal of African Americans in cinema, hosted by film pioneer Melvin Van Peebles.

A history of the racially stereotyped portrayal of African Americans in cinema, hosted by film pioneer Melvin Van Peebles.

In April 1992, following the notorious Rodney King verdict, the streets of Los Angeles became a battlefield, the backdrop to four personal intertwined stories.

Drama about a young man who defies his parents by dropping out of college to pursue his dream of owning a fishing boat, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.

A black police officer discovers a cell of white supremacist vigilantes within his department.

A black police officer discovers a cell of white supremacist vigilantes within his department.

A black police officer discovers a cell of white supremacist vigilantes within his department.

A series of erotic short films, all with similar unexpected endings.

Panther is a semi-historic film about the origins of The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. The movie spans about 3 years (1966-68) of the Black Panther's history in Oakland. Panther also uses historical footage (B/W) to emphasize some points.

Panther is a semi-historic film about the origins of The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. The movie spans about 3 years (1966-68) of the Black Panther's history in Oakland. Panther also uses historical footage (B/W) to emphasize some points.

Panther is a semi-historic film about the origins of The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. The movie spans about 3 years (1966-68) of the Black Panther's history in Oakland. Panther also uses historical footage (B/W) to emphasize some points.

Panther is a semi-historic film about the origins of The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. The movie spans about 3 years (1966-68) of the Black Panther's history in Oakland. Panther also uses historical footage (B/W) to emphasize some points.

From the immensely popular FIST OF THE NORTH STAR comic book series, comes a new hero. The fate of mankind rests with superhuman warrior Kenshiro who roams the wastelands of the future waging a battle against overwhelming evil. With the spiritual guidance of his dead father, Kenshiro fights to free his stolen love from the brutal tyrant Lord Shin. Through his struggle he must confront his destiny.

A young boy receives a mystical motorcycle that transforms into a woman when he rides it at night.

A young boy receives a mystical motorcycle that transforms into a woman when he rides it at night.

A young boy receives a mystical motorcycle that transforms into a woman when he rides it at night.

A young boy receives a mystical motorcycle that transforms into a woman when he rides it at night.

A young boy receives a mystical motorcycle that transforms into a woman when he rides it at night.

거친 모험을 즐기고 최고의 솜씨를 가진 스카이다이빙 교사로 일하고 있는 디치는 스카이다이빙을 배우러 온 미모의 여인 크리스가 스카이다이빙 실습 중 사고로 죽음을 당하자 사건 용의자로 몰린다. 그러나 이 사건에 석연치 않은 점을 느낀 디치는 FBI의 추적을 피하면서 그 의문을 파헤치는데, 그 여인은 초보자가 아닌 스카이다이빙 전문가였고 죽지 않고 살아 어떤 비밀임무를 수행하고 있는 것이다. 사실 크리스는 소련의 KGB 요원으로 부패한 요원들이 빼돌린 막대한 양의 소련 금괴를 추적하고 있는 중이었다. FBI의 추격에 쫓기는 디치와 위험한 작전을 수행중인 크리스. 두 사람은 어쩔 수 없이 금괴를 둘러싸고 벌어지는 엄청난 규모의 전투와 추격전에 빠져든다.

Arrabal's sixth film based on his novel from 1969 with the same name as the movie.

대니(오스틴 오브라이언)는 영화 속 액션 영웅인 잭 슬레이터(아놀드 슈왈젠에거)에 흠뻑 빠져있다. 영상기사 할아버지의 마술티켓으로 영화 속 세상으로 들어간 대니는 자신의 영웅 슬레이터를 만나고 같이 활약하다가 함께 현실 세상으로 넘어오게 되는데...

1887년 미국, 쿠바를 놓고 스패인과 전쟁을 벌이기 위해 흑인 용병부대를 쓴 기병대에는 '들소 군인들'이란 용맹한 총기병들이 있었다. 그러나 백인들은 전쟁중에 금화를 훔치기 위해 흑인 용병들을 함정에 몰아 넣고 몰살시킬 음모를 세운다. 미리 눈치 챈 제시(Jessie Lee: 마리오 반 피블스 분)와 그의 동료들은 아예 선수쳐서 금화를 빼돌려 서부로 도망친다. 그러나 시대는 아직 흑인 노예제도가 엄연히 존재하고 있었고, 이들 '들소 군인들'은 백인 무장 군대의 잔인한 추격에 쫓긴다. 이제 서부는 총격전의 전쟁터가 되고 여기 역사상 최초의 흑인 건맨 제시 리의 신화가 세워진다.

마커스 그레엄(Marcus: 에디 머피 분)은 광고 회사에 다니는 회사원으로 바람둥이다. 거의 매일밤 여자를 바꾸어 가며 즐기는 그에겐, 완벽한 여자를 찾겠다는 욕심을 갖고 있다. 그러나 만나는 여자마다 겉 모습은 미인인데 하루만 지나고 나면 실증이 나버리곤 하는 것이다. 그는 잠자리를 하고난 다음날 아침 이불을 걷어 여자의 발을 보는 버릇이 있다. 즉, 위만 예쁜게 아니라 발까지도 예쁜 완벽한 여자를 찾아 볼 속셈인거다. 매일 실망하던 그에게 상관으로 재클린(Jacqueline: 로빈 기븐스 분)이란 여자가 나타난다. 그런데 그녀는 여자 바람둥이라고 할 수 있었다. 이번엔 마커스가 그녀에게 휘둘리는 꼴이 되고 발까지 예쁜 그녀에게 마커스는 마음의 상처를 입는다. 이때 재클린의 밑에서 일하는 착하고 예쁜 엔젤라(Angela: 할리 베리 분)가 나타나 그의 마음을 달래준다. 점점 마커스는 엔젤라의 포근함에 물들고 발따위나 외모 따윈 신경쓰지 않게 된다. 결국 바람둥이는 여자 바람둥이의 열정을 거부하고, 포근하고 착한 엔젤라의 품으로 돌아가게 된다.

In order to escape from the mob, an African-American man must disguise himself as a white man.

The Behind-the-Scenes documentary of the dramatic comedy Do the Right Thing.

Put your fingers in the holes and let them do the walking - right into the world of 976-STUD! New comers April West and Amanda Tyler head a cast of sex hungry stars. The girls take a problem into their own hands and work it up for the ultimate sexual payoff - pleasure! The men of 976-STUD are waiting for your call ladies, so do yourself a favor and dial...

A rapper finds himself possessed by the soul of a dead fashion designer; frequently switching personalities.

A rapper finds himself possessed by the soul of a dead fashion designer; frequently switching personalities.

A rapper finds himself possessed by the soul of a dead fashion designer; frequently switching personalities.

A rapper finds himself possessed by the soul of a dead fashion designer; frequently switching personalities.

14-year-old Enid Crowley hates her name and everything about her boring life. All this changes when she becomes a full-time babysitter to a sheltered boy. The two hook up for some hilarious adventures in the park with a mysterious bag lady and a street musician. With the help of Enid's boyfriend, Seth, they try to give the park dwellers a "special evening," but their good deed backfires and lands them in trouble.

아직도 애미티의 휴양지에 살고 있는 엘렌 브로디와 그녀의 아들 숀과 마이클은 더 이상 바다에 관련된 일을 하지 않는다. 그리고 상어에 대한 두려움을 안고 살던 엘렌의 남편 마틴 브로디 서장은 몇해 전 심장마비로 사망했다. 현재 숀은 아버지의 뒤를 이어 애미티의 부서장으로 근무 중이다. 크리스마스 시즌의 어느 날 밤, 숀은 바다 위에 띄워놓은 부표를 점검하러 나갔다가 거대한 백상어의 공격을 받고 목숨을 잃게 된다. 이 소식을 듣고, 해양 생물학학자가 되기 위해 공부 중인 마이클과 그의 아내 칼라, 그리고 그의 5살 난 딸 티아가 함께 애미티를 방문한다. 애미티를 떠나 마이클, 칼라, 그리고 티아와 함께 크리스마스를 보내고 싶었던 엘렌은 비행기를 타고 바하마에 있는 그들의 집으로 간다. 마이클과 마이클의 이웃으로 역시 해양 생물학자 지망생인 제이크가 바다에 나간 어느 날, 그들의 보트는 숀을 죽였던 백상어로부터 공격을 받게 되고, 처절한 한판 승부가 펼쳐진다.

The zany crew of a New York cable TV station accidentally bounce a signal off the moon, bringing them worldwide attention.

O.C. and Stiggs aren't your average unhappy teenagers. They not only despise their suburban surroundings, they plot against it. They seek revenge against the middle class Schwab family, who embody all they detest: middle class.

Upon learning that their grandmother is not long for this world, Nate and Priscilla Simmons pack up their kids and leave Detroit to head down South. Eventually, the family rediscovers its African-American roots and elects to stay in their new rural surroundings.

A documentary film about the Afro-American Woodstock concert held in Los Angeles seven years after the Watts riots. Director Mel Stuart mixes footage from the concert with footage of the living conditions in the current day Watts neighborhood. The film won the Golden Globe for Best Documentary Film.

The comedic tale of two minions of the devil who crash a Harlem party thrown by Miss Maybell with high hopes of destroying its festive atmosphere. The first of the imps to arrive, Trinity, loses sight of his mission and consequently falls in love with Miss Maybell's impressionable young niece Earnestine. Trinity is later joined by Brother Dave, his older, more jaded partner. But as Dave pulls out all the stops to dampen the mood, he serves only to enhance the partygoers' good spirits.

The comedic tale of two minions of the devil who crash a Harlem party thrown by Miss Maybell with high hopes of destroying its festive atmosphere. The first of the imps to arrive, Trinity, loses sight of his mission and consequently falls in love with Miss Maybell's impressionable young niece Earnestine. Trinity is later joined by Brother Dave, his older, more jaded partner. But as Dave pulls out all the stops to dampen the mood, he serves only to enhance the partygoers' good spirits.

The comedic tale of two minions of the devil who crash a Harlem party thrown by Miss Maybell with high hopes of destroying its festive atmosphere. The first of the imps to arrive, Trinity, loses sight of his mission and consequently falls in love with Miss Maybell's impressionable young niece Earnestine. Trinity is later joined by Brother Dave, his older, more jaded partner. But as Dave pulls out all the stops to dampen the mood, he serves only to enhance the partygoers' good spirits.

The comedic tale of two minions of the devil who crash a Harlem party thrown by Miss Maybell with high hopes of destroying its festive atmosphere. The first of the imps to arrive, Trinity, loses sight of his mission and consequently falls in love with Miss Maybell's impressionable young niece Earnestine. Trinity is later joined by Brother Dave, his older, more jaded partner. But as Dave pulls out all the stops to dampen the mood, he serves only to enhance the partygoers' good spirits.

The comedic tale of two minions of the devil who crash a Harlem party thrown by Miss Maybell with high hopes of destroying its festive atmosphere. The first of the imps to arrive, Trinity, loses sight of his mission and consequently falls in love with Miss Maybell's impressionable young niece Earnestine. Trinity is later joined by Brother Dave, his older, more jaded partner. But as Dave pulls out all the stops to dampen the mood, he serves only to enhance the partygoers' good spirits.

The comedic tale of two minions of the devil who crash a Harlem party thrown by Miss Maybell with high hopes of destroying its festive atmosphere. The first of the imps to arrive, Trinity, loses sight of his mission and consequently falls in love with Miss Maybell's impressionable young niece Earnestine. Trinity is later joined by Brother Dave, his older, more jaded partner. But as Dave pulls out all the stops to dampen the mood, he serves only to enhance the partygoers' good spirits.

십대 초반인 스윗백(마리오 반 피블스 분)은 유흥가에서 일하고 있는데 그 중 한 매춘부는 오르가즘에 도달하면 스윗백의 별명을 외친다. 어른이 된 스윗백(멜빈 반 피블스)은 로스앤젤레스의 섹스쇼에 출연하며 생계를 유지한다. 어느 날 두 명의 백인 경찰이 인권운동가인 흑인 무무 (허버트 스칼스 분)을 잔인하게 구타하는 것을 보고 스윗백은 그 경찰들을 무참히 폭행하게 되는데...

십대 초반인 스윗백(마리오 반 피블스 분)은 유흥가에서 일하고 있는데 그 중 한 매춘부는 오르가즘에 도달하면 스윗백의 별명을 외친다. 어른이 된 스윗백(멜빈 반 피블스)은 로스앤젤레스의 섹스쇼에 출연하며 생계를 유지한다. 어느 날 두 명의 백인 경찰이 인권운동가인 흑인 무무 (허버트 스칼스 분)을 잔인하게 구타하는 것을 보고 스윗백은 그 경찰들을 무참히 폭행하게 되는데...

십대 초반인 스윗백(마리오 반 피블스 분)은 유흥가에서 일하고 있는데 그 중 한 매춘부는 오르가즘에 도달하면 스윗백의 별명을 외친다. 어른이 된 스윗백(멜빈 반 피블스)은 로스앤젤레스의 섹스쇼에 출연하며 생계를 유지한다. 어느 날 두 명의 백인 경찰이 인권운동가인 흑인 무무 (허버트 스칼스 분)을 잔인하게 구타하는 것을 보고 스윗백은 그 경찰들을 무참히 폭행하게 되는데...

십대 초반인 스윗백(마리오 반 피블스 분)은 유흥가에서 일하고 있는데 그 중 한 매춘부는 오르가즘에 도달하면 스윗백의 별명을 외친다. 어른이 된 스윗백(멜빈 반 피블스)은 로스앤젤레스의 섹스쇼에 출연하며 생계를 유지한다. 어느 날 두 명의 백인 경찰이 인권운동가인 흑인 무무 (허버트 스칼스 분)을 잔인하게 구타하는 것을 보고 스윗백은 그 경찰들을 무참히 폭행하게 되는데...

십대 초반인 스윗백(마리오 반 피블스 분)은 유흥가에서 일하고 있는데 그 중 한 매춘부는 오르가즘에 도달하면 스윗백의 별명을 외친다. 어른이 된 스윗백(멜빈 반 피블스)은 로스앤젤레스의 섹스쇼에 출연하며 생계를 유지한다. 어느 날 두 명의 백인 경찰이 인권운동가인 흑인 무무 (허버트 스칼스 분)을 잔인하게 구타하는 것을 보고 스윗백은 그 경찰들을 무참히 폭행하게 되는데...

십대 초반인 스윗백(마리오 반 피블스 분)은 유흥가에서 일하고 있는데 그 중 한 매춘부는 오르가즘에 도달하면 스윗백의 별명을 외친다. 어른이 된 스윗백(멜빈 반 피블스)은 로스앤젤레스의 섹스쇼에 출연하며 생계를 유지한다. 어느 날 두 명의 백인 경찰이 인권운동가인 흑인 무무 (허버트 스칼스 분)을 잔인하게 구타하는 것을 보고 스윗백은 그 경찰들을 무참히 폭행하게 되는데...

Jeff Gerber, a racist insurance agent and fitness freak, lives in a typical suburban neighborhood. But Jeff's bigoted world of taunting and harassing black people on and off the job is turned upside down when his skin inexplicably turns dark overnight. As Jeff tries to come to terms with this unexplained phenomenon that has befallen him, he soon becomes the victim himself, when all of his friends and neighbors suddenly shun and harass him.

Jeff Gerber, a racist insurance agent and fitness freak, lives in a typical suburban neighborhood. But Jeff's bigoted world of taunting and harassing black people on and off the job is turned upside down when his skin inexplicably turns dark overnight. As Jeff tries to come to terms with this unexplained phenomenon that has befallen him, he soon becomes the victim himself, when all of his friends and neighbors suddenly shun and harass him.

Jeff Gerber, a racist insurance agent and fitness freak, lives in a typical suburban neighborhood. But Jeff's bigoted world of taunting and harassing black people on and off the job is turned upside down when his skin inexplicably turns dark overnight. As Jeff tries to come to terms with this unexplained phenomenon that has befallen him, he soon becomes the victim himself, when all of his friends and neighbors suddenly shun and harass him.

Commercial director Serge Faberge is having an affair with Evelyne, the 18 year old fiancee of friend Hugh. His own pregnant wife Francoise usually does not mind his dalliances, until he actually walks out on her and their newborn baby to move in with Evelyne. The shoe is on the other foot when dashing stuntman Dado catches Evelyne's eye in Venice.

Turner (Harry Baird), an African American soldier stationed in France, is granted a promotion and a three-day leave from base by his casually racist commanding officer and heads to Paris, where he finds whirlwind romance with a white woman (Nicole Berger)—but what happens to their love when his furlough is over?

Turner (Harry Baird), an African American soldier stationed in France, is granted a promotion and a three-day leave from base by his casually racist commanding officer and heads to Paris, where he finds whirlwind romance with a white woman (Nicole Berger)—but what happens to their love when his furlough is over?

Turner (Harry Baird), an African American soldier stationed in France, is granted a promotion and a three-day leave from base by his casually racist commanding officer and heads to Paris, where he finds whirlwind romance with a white woman (Nicole Berger)—but what happens to their love when his furlough is over?

A boy sees a 500-franc note under a sewer grate and tries to retrieve it.

A boy sees a 500-franc note under a sewer grate and tries to retrieve it.

A boy sees a 500-franc note under a sewer grate and tries to retrieve it.

The second short film Melvin Van Peebles made in San Francisco before decamping for Europe is a striking portrait of a group of day labourers competing to secure a job.

The second short film Melvin Van Peebles made in San Francisco before decamping for Europe is a striking portrait of a group of day labourers competing to secure a job.

A black man steals to afford to marry the woman he loves. After being released from prison, he returns in time to see his daughter's wedding.

A black man steals to afford to marry the woman he loves. After being released from prison, he returns in time to see his daughter's wedding.