How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-25
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- Director
- Joe Angio
- Original Title
- How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Roseland Films
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Joe Angio
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Joe Angio
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What is How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) about?
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.
Who directed How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)?
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) was directed by Joe Angio.
Who stars in How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)?
The principal cast of How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) includes Marva Allen, Emanuel Azenberg, Spike Lee, Melvin Van Peebles, Gil Scott-Heron.
When was How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) released and how long is it?
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.