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

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Marva Allen

Marva AllenCast

Emanuel Azenberg

Emanuel AzenbergCast

Spike LeeCast

Melvin Van PeeblesCast

Gil Scott-HeronCast

Elvis MitchellCast

Gordon ParksCast

Mario Van PeeblesCast

Herschel Dwellingham

Herschel DwellinghamCast