Mario Van Peebles
1957 (67 лет)Mario "Chip" Cain Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) is an American director and actor who has appeared in numerous Hollywood films. He is son of filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles.
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Stompin' at the Savoy
Debbie Allen
Lynn Whitfield, Vanessa Williams
As the Harlem Renaissance flourishes in jazzy New York City, Pauline, Esther and Alice struggle to survive. By day, they toil at dreary jobs, dreaming of stardom, riches and happiness. By night, they dance their troubles away at the famous Savoy Ballroom. But when World War II appears on the horizon, the girls find their fortunes unfolding too unevenly to reconcile, and they inevitably begin to drift apart.
Stompin' at the Savoy
Black Cake
Tara Nicole Weyr, Natalia Leite
Jade Eshete, Mia Isaac
Eleanor Bennett loses her battle with cancer, leaving her children a flash drive that holds untold stories of her journey from the Caribbean to America; the stories shock her children and challenge everything they know about their family's origin.
Black Cake
Baadasssss!
Mario Van Peebles
Mario Van Peebles, Joy Bryant
Director Mario Van Peebles chronicles the complicated production of his father Melvin's classic 1971 film, "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." Playing his father in the film, Van Peebles offers an unapologetic account of Melvin's brash and sometimes deceptive conduct on the set of the film, including questionable antics like writing bad checks, tricking a local fire department and allowing his son, Mario, to shoot racy sex scenes at the age of 11.
Baadasssss!
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
Richard Michaels
Mario Van Peebles, Susan Ruttan
Ricky Bell, an all-pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who died of a rare muscle disease in the prime of his career. The plot centers on Bell's relationship with a father-less handicapped boy, and his efforts to be a big brother to him. The boy ends up being an inspiration for Bell when his disease makes the athlete more afflicted than the boy.
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
Joe Angio
Marva Allen, Emanuel Azenberg
Melvin Van Peebles was one of the first black directors to challenge the white establishment in his films, which include "Watermelon Man" and "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." In this documentary, the life of Van Peebles is discussed, including his work not only in film, but also as a novelist, actor, musician, stock trader and even Air Force pilot. Interview subjects include Gil Scott-Heron, Spike lee and Melvin's son and fellow filmmaker, Mario Van Peebles.
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
10,000 Black Men Named George
Robert Townsend
Andre Braugher, Charles S. Dutton
In the 1920s, the rights of American workers to join a labor union was still considered an open question, and African-Americans were routinely denied their civil and economic rights. 10,000 Black Men Named George, the title, refers to the fact Pullman porters were often called "George" by white passengers, which was considered a racial slur.
10,000 Black Men Named George
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
Charles Haid
Sam Neill, Carmen Ejogo
Epic television miniseries exploring the complicated relationship of Thomas Jefferson and slave Sally Hemings, who conducted a 38 year love affair, spanning an ocean, ultimately producing children, grandchildren, and lots of controversy.
Sally Hemings: An American Scandal
Ali
Michael Mann
Will Smith, Дже́йми Фокс
In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.
Ali
Jim Brown: All-American
Spike Lee
Jim Brown, Oliver Stone
Jim Brown: All-American is a 2002 documentary film directed by Spike Lee. The film takes a look at the life of NFL hall-of-famer Jim Brown. The film delves into his life—past, present and future—focusing on his athletic career, acting and activism. Many people from Hollywood and sports backgrounds were interviewed for the film. Members of Brown's family were also interviewed for the film.
Jim Brown: All-American
