The Van Peebles

Wednesday 03/15/1995

Melvin Van Peebles and his son Mario discuss the films they have made and how directing has enabled them to incorporate people of color into their films.

People in this video: Melvin Van Peebles Mario Van Peebles

Category: Entertainment

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Entertainment
Air Date 03/15/1995
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Harry Belafonte
Entertainment, Politics, History
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Singer and actor Harry Belafonte reflects on Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement. 55:11
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