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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 early 2020s.
23 Sep 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.
IMDb profile of Melvin Van Peebles, a pioneer of blaxploitation cinema and a multifaceted artist. See his biography, filmography, awards, photos, videos and more.
22 Sep 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 89.
23 Sep 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.
23 Sep 2021 · Melvin Van Peebles, a trailblazing African-American director who helped champion a new wave of modern Black cinema in the 1970s, has died, his son announced Wednesday. He was 89.
22 Dis 2021 · Melvin Van Peebles made uncompromising films — most famously the “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song” from 1971, which speared boldly into the social and racial fissures of the day — and...
