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Melvin Van Peebles (born Melvin Peebles; August 21, 1932 – September 21, 2021) was an American actor, filmmaker, writer, and composer. He worked as an active filmmaker into the 2000s. His feature film debut, The Story of a Three-Day Pass (1967), was based on his own French-language novel La Permission and was shot in France, as it was ...
IMDb profile of Melvin Van Peebles, a pioneer of blaxploitation cinema and a multifaceted artist. See his biography, filmography, awards, photos, videos and more.
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Oct 1, 2021 · Remembering Melvin Van Peebles, the 'Godfather' of Black cinema. Van Peebles, who died Sept. 21, was best known for his 1971 film, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. He spoke with Fresh Air...
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Sep 23, 2021 · The filmmaker, playwright and musician was known for his groundbreaking film \"Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song\" and his influence on the \"blaxploitation\" genre. He also wrote books, plays, musicals and a financial guide, and became a successful options trader.
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Sep 23, 2021 · Pioneering filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, dubbed the "godfather of black cinema", has died aged 89, with directors Spike Lee, Ava DuVernay and Barry Jenkins leading the tributes.
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Sep 22, 2021 · Melvin Van Peebles, the filmmaker praised as the godfather of modern Black cinema and a trailblazer in American independent movies, died on Tuesday at his home in Manhattan. He was...
Sep 22, 2021 · Influential director Melvin Van Peebles died on Tuesday night at home in Manhattan. The 89-year-old director was best known for his independent films Watermelon Man (1970) and Sweet Sweetback's...
