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Influential filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles dies aged 89

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director behind Watermelon Man and Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song, has died. He was 89. Obit Melvin Van PeeblesThe father of actor and director Mario Van Peebles, it was revealed that Melvin died on Tuesday (21 September) at his home in Manhattan.

His family announced the death in a statement alongside The Criterion Collection and Janus Films. Criterion said on behalf of his family: “We are saddened to announce the passing of a giant of American cinema, Melvin Van Peebles, who died last night, at home with family, at the age of 89.

In an unparalleled career, Van Peebles made an indelible mark on the international cultural landscape. He will be deeply missed. ”The statement continued: “In an unparalleled career distinguished by relentless.

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