How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (2005)
Release Date: 07 April 2005
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.
Runtime: 85 min
Vote Average: 7
Vote Count: 4
Production Companies : Roseland Films,
Production Countries: United States of America
Budget: $ 0
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Cast
Marva Allen
Emanuel Azenberg
Spike Lee
Melvin Van Peebles
Gil Scott-Heron
Elvis Mitchell
Gordon Parks
Mario Van Peebles
Herschel Dwellingham
