How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) 19 years old

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.

Credits

Mario Van Peebles as

Gordon Parks as

Spike Lee as

Melvin Van Peebles as

Elvis Mitchell as

Emanuel Azenberg as

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

Name	Character
Mario Van Peebles He was 47, now 67 years old
Gordon Parks He was 92, 93 years old when he died
Spike Lee He was 47, now 67 years old
Melvin Van Peebles He was 72, now 91 years old
Elvis Mitchell He was 46, now 65 years old
Emanuel Azenberg He was 70, now 90 years old

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

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How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (19 years)

Release day: Saturday, January 01, 2005
Runtime: 85 minutes