2005 Documentary
USA
1h 25min
Original language: English, French
Part icon, part iconoclast, Melvin Van Peebles is a prolific and multi-talented artist with a life story as fascinating as his work. Never deterred by rejection, Van Peebles made his name with one of the most controversial films ever made, the self-produced Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, which redefined independent cinema and single-handedly sparked the Blaxploitation era.
| Directed by | Joe Angio |
| Written by | Joe Angio |
| Company | Music Box FilmsMusic Box FilmsMusic Box Films |