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

7.2 2005 85 min
Documentary

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 Pee…

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Joe Angio

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

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