In 1971, Melvin Van Peebles directed and starred in one of the classics of African-American film. Now, with the group Burnt Sugar and a cast of more than a dozen, he workshops a new stage version, filled with Baadasssss songs. From Brooklyn Independent Television’s Caught in the Act, episode 22. Original airdate: 1/27/2010.
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The official trailer for the film, Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song. Written and directed by Melvin Van Peebles. For more information visit http://www.xenonpictures.com
A video interview with Melvin Van Peebles. He talks to TimesSquare.com about his past as a ground breaking filmmaker sleeping habits and his future. His Movies include Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song,The Sophisticated Gents, and Jaws: The Revenge.
