How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (2005)
85 min
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.
- Release date
- April 7, 2005
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Jeremy Parise
Trailer
Cast
- Marva Allen as Self
- Emanuel Azenberg as Self
- Shelley R. Bonus as Self
- St. Clair Bourne as Self
- Herschel Dwellingham as Self
- Janine Evrad as Self
- Gébé as Self
- Dick Hehmeyer as Newsreel Narrator
- Gloria Jarecki as Self
- Henry Jarecki as Self
Crew
- Joe Angio · Director
- Joe Angio · Writer
- Michael Solomon · Producer
- Jeremy Parise · Composer
- Joe Angio · Cinematographer
- Michael Solomon · Cinematographer
- Jane Rizzo · Editor