Melvin Van Peebles

Influential filmmaker and screenwriter

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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