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

7.1 / 10 | 1h 25m | United States
2005 | Documentary
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 List (20)

Joe Angio
Joe Angio
Director
Shelley R. Bonus
Shelley R. Bonus
Self
Woodie King Jr.
Woodie King Jr.
Self
Spike Lee
Spike Lee
Self
Elvis Mitchell
Elvis Mitchell
Self
Janine Evrad
Janine Evrad
Self
Gloria Jarecki
Gloria Jarecki
Self
Richard Milner
Richard Milner
Self
Gordon Parks
Gordon Parks
Self
Emanuel Azenberg
Emanuel Azenberg
Self
Herschel Dwellingham
Herschel Dwellingham
Self
Dick Hehmeyer
Dick Hehmeyer
Newsreel Narrator
Billy Jennings
Billy Jennings
Self
Madeleine Martineau
Madeleine Martineau
Self
Brent Nichols
Brent Nichols
Self
Marva Allen
Marva Allen
Self
St. Clair Bourne
St. Clair Bourne
Self
Gébé
Gébé
Self
Henry Jarecki
Henry Jarecki
Self
Joe Angio
Joe Angio
Writer

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