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

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.

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1. BaadAsssss Cinema (2002) (Movie) (3)
   Elvis Mitchell...Self

   

   Gordon Parks...Self

   

   Melvin Van Peebles...Self
2. Armed (2018) (Movie) (2)
   

   Mario Van Peebles...Chief

   

   Melvin Van Peebles...Grandpa V.
3. Farewell, Babylon! (1993) (Movie) (2)
   

   Spike Lee...self

   

   Melvin Van Peebles...self
4. Gang in Blue (1996) (Movie) (2)
   

   Mario Van Peebles...Michael Rhoades

   

   Melvin Van Peebles...Andre Speier
5. Identity Crisis (1989) (Movie) (2)
   

   Mario Van Peebles...Chilly D

   

   Melvin Van Peebles...The Inspector
6. Jaws: The Revenge (1987) (Movie) (2)
   

   Mario Van Peebles...Jake

   

   Melvin Van Peebles...Mr. Witherspoon
7. Posse (1993) (Movie) (2)
   

   Mario Van Peebles...Jesse Lee

   

   Melvin Van Peebles...Papa Joe
8. Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) (Movie) (2)
   

   Melvin Van Peebles...Sweetback

   

   Mario Van Peebles...The Young Sweetback
9. The Hebrew Hammer (2003) (Movie) (2)
   

   Mario Van Peebles...Mohammed Ali Paula Abdul Rahim

   

   Melvin Van Peebles...Sweetback