Melvin Van Peebles

19 Podcast Episodes

Melvin Van Peebles & The Color Barrier in Hollywood

Melvin Van Peebles & The Color Barrier in Hollywood

The show is (finally) back to celebrate the life, work, and legacy of Renaissance man Melvin Van Peebles (1932-2021), a ... Read more

9 Jun 2022

1hr 30mins

Racquel Gates, “Reintroducing Melvin Van Peebles”

Racquel Gates, “Reintroducing Melvin Van Peebles”

In this talk, Racquel Gates presents her experience working as consulting producer on the Criterion release of Melvin Va... Read more

18 Mar 2022

1hr 22mins

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Appreciation: Melvin Van Peebles

Appreciation: Melvin Van Peebles

We cover one of the the greatest names in entertainment history--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest wa... Read more

9 Mar 2022

59mins

MVP: A Salute to Melvin Van Peebles (Bonus Ep.)

MVP: A Salute to Melvin Van Peebles (Bonus Ep.)

Bonus Episode: Before we get into February's theme of Soul Cinema, we take a deep dive on an influential director who li... Read more

4 Feb 2022

1hr

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In honor of the real MVP: Melvin Van Peebles

In honor of the real MVP: Melvin Van Peebles

On September 22, 2021, Black cinema lost a legend. Melvin Van Peebles was an unrecognized genius and Renaissance Man. MV... Read more

20 Oct 2021

24mins

Episode 42: Tribute to Melvin Van Peebles, Tommy Kirk & Norm Macdonald

Episode 42: Tribute to Melvin Van Peebles, Tommy Kirk & Norm Macdonald

Mondo Hollywood pays tribute to three talents we lost in September including the Godfather of Black Cinema Melvin Van Pe... Read more

3 Oct 2021

57mins

Remembering Melvin Van Peebles, Godfather of Black Film

Remembering Melvin Van Peebles, Godfather of Black Film

Melvin Van Peebles, considered the Godfather of Black cinema, died last week. He's best known for his 1971 film, 'Sweet ... Read more

1 Oct 2021

46mins

S E1020: In Class with Carr, Ep 81: Haiti, Sankofa and a Tribute to Melvin Van Peebles

S E1020: In Class with Carr, Ep 81: Haiti, Sankofa and a Tribute to Melvin Van Peebles

Dr. Greg Carr talks about the recent release of #Sankofa on #Netflix as well as the current crisis at the Texas border. ... Read more

30 Sep 2021

1hr 37mins

Haitian Migrants cleared from camp; Melvin Van Peebles Dies at 89; Muhammad Ali

Haitian Migrants cleared from camp; Melvin Van Peebles Dies at 89; Muhammad Ali

Melvin Van Peebles, ‘the Godfather of Black Cinema’, Dies at 89; 'Muhammad Ali' Documentary Series on PBS Part 2 'What's... Read more

27 Sep 2021

1hr 52mins

Ep. #184: Remembering Melvin Van Peebles | Scarface Tribute | C'Mon Son! Roast ft. Fat Joe & More

Ep. #184: Remembering Melvin Van Peebles | Scarface Tribute | C'Mon Son! Roast ft. Fat Joe & More

To celebrate the recent health battle that Scarface conquered, Ed Lover is running back his Backspin/Sirius FM conversat... Read more

23 Sep 2021

35mins

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