How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (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.
Director: Joe Angio
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: April 7, 2005
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Production: Roseland Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
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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)?
- How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) stars Marva Allen, Emanuel Azenberg, Spike Lee, Melvin Van Peebles, Gil Scott-Heron, Elvis Mitchell.
- How long is How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)?
- How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)?
- How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) is a Documentary film.
- Where was How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) produced?
- How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) was produced in United States of America.