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In 1995, he directed and co-starred in Panther based on a screenplay adapted by his father, Melvin Van Peebles, from his novel of the same name portraying the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, tracing the organization from its founding through its decline in a compressed timeframe.
Sep 25, 2021 · Mario Van Peebles, a noted filmmaker in his own right, remembers his father publicly for the first time since his death on Tuesday.
May 17, 2021 · Mario Van Peebles reflects on his father Melvin Van Peebles' groundbreaking film "The Story of a Three-Day Pass", which depicts an interracial romance in 1960s France. He also discusses his father's influence on Black cinema and culture.
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May 7, 2021 · Mario Van Peebles, his son, followed his father into the film industry after playing the son of his real-life father’s character in Sweetback. First as an actor, the younger Van Peebles rose to prominence with roles in films such as Exterminator 2 (1984) and Heartbreak Ridge (1986).
Sep 22, 2021 · His family said in a statement that Van Peebles, father of the actor-director Mario Van Peebles, died Tuesday evening at his home in Manhattan.
Feb 19, 2017 · Mandela Van Peebles on Father, Mario: "He's my mentor". Film Director Mario Van Peebles talks about the legacy of his father, Melvin Van Peebles. Mandela explains his role in the...
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Father of Maya Van Peebles, Marley Van Peebles, Mandela Van Peebles. Brother of Megan Van Peebles Max Van Peebles, Marguerite Van Peebles, and Makaylo Van Peebles. Mario appeared in the music video of Billy Joel's song "A Matter of Trust" in 1986. Mother is German actress Maria Marx.