Melvin Van Peebles
Influential filmmaker and screenwriter
Born
August 21st, 1932
93 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American actor, director, and screenwriter. Steered the independent film movement in the 1970s with the film 'Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song', which became a landmark in Black cinema. Worked across multiple forms of media including theater and literature, exploring themes of race and identity. Established a unique style that blended humor and social commentary. Continued to create and influence through various artistic collaborations.
Directed 'Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song'
Worked in theater and literature
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