How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (2005)
1h 25m
Running Time
April 7, 2005Release Date
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (2005)
1h 25m
Running Time
April 7, 2005Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

Marva Allen

Emanuel Azenberg

Spike Lee

Shelley R. Bonus
Self

Melvin Van Peebles

Gil Scott-Heron

St. Clair Bourne
Self

Elvis Mitchell

Gordon Parks

Janine Evrad
Self

Mario Van Peebles

Gébé
Self

Herschel Dwellingham

Joe Angio
Director

Jeremy Parise
Composer

Jane Rizzo
Editor
Media.

Details.
Wiki.
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It), is a 2005 documentary film directed and written by Joe Angio, and produced by Michael Solomon. The film follows Melvin Van Peebles through his illustrious musical, acting, and directing career. The name comes from a controversial article that Van Peebles wrote, but never got published. Joe Angio, the director received four nominations for his film. Three of these nominations were for best documentary at the Chicago International film festival, and one nomination was at the Los Angeles Film Festival for best documentary feature.
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