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

2005

Action / Documentary

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 92% · 13 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 85% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.1/10 10 306 306

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Joe Angio Photo
Joe Angio

Top cast

Melvin Van Peebles Photo
Melvin Van Peebles as Self
Spike Lee Photo
Spike Lee as Self
Mario Van Peebles Photo
Mario Van Peebles as Self
Woodie King Jr. Photo
Woodie King Jr. as Self
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by walter m 8 / 10

Although many know him primarily through his work

Although many know him primarily through his work on film(notably the landmark "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song"), what the entertaining and illuminating documentary "How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company(And Enjoy It)"(perhaps the best title ever for a documentary) sets out to prove in fine style is that there is much more to Melvin Van Peebles than just that. As he is the epitome of the modern renaissance man, Van Peebles has also been a navigator for the air force, drove a trolley in San Francisco, a writer, a musician(although as one person puts it, he sings like a 'frog on crack'), a television commentator and, oh why not, a Wall Street trader. He came to filmmaking while living in France where as a writer he was able to get a part-time filmmaking license.(Which is so cool by the way.) And that led to Hollywood, followed by his greatest success with 'Sweetback' that as the documentary puts it, made it hip to be a revolutionary, unlike the movie's many imitators which simply did not get it. Okay, there are some places where this documentary does not go very deep, but probably for the best, considering it would involve Van Peebles' personal life. And I would like to salute his stamina for his prolific love life which in reality probably did lead to more than its share of heartbreak. And sadly there is no mention of his son Mario's film "Baadasssss!" about his father's film, nor about Mario's very small and controversial part in said film.
Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

Fascinating & edifying

Fascinating & edifying.
Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

Loved it. i wouldn't have given "baadasssss" another

loved it. i wouldn't have given "baadasssss" another thought had i not seen this (though i still dont plan on checking it...but have more of an appreciation for it). fascinating individual.
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