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MetaCritic Rating 70%
TMDB Rating 6
IMDB Rating 7.4
RottenTomatoes Rating 92%

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Revenue: $0

Budget: $0

Profit: - $0


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Status: Released

Average Rating: 6

Release Date: Apr 7, 2005

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Run Time: 1h 25m

Original Language: English

Website: -

Production Countries: United States of America

Production Companies: Roseland Films


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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.


Main Cast

Marva Allen

Marva Allen

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Emanuel Azenberg

Emanuel Azenberg

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Spike Lee

Spike Lee

Age : 67 | Popularity : 13%

Melvin Van Peebles

Melvin Van Peebles

Age : 91 | Popularity : 3%

Gil Scott-Heron

Gil Scott-Heron

Age : 62 | Popularity : 3%

Elvis Mitchell

Elvis Mitchell

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Gordon Parks

Gordon Parks

Age : 93 | Popularity : 6%

Mario Van Peebles

Mario Van Peebles

Age : 67 | Popularity : 12%


Crew

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Directing Director
Joe Angio
Joe Angio
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