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Remembering Melvin Van Peebles, the 'Godfather' of Black cinema

Melvin Van Peebles, who died Sept. 21, was best known for his 1971 film, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. He spoke with Fresh Air in 1990. His son Mario, also an actor/director, was interviewed in 2004.

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Other segments from the episode on October 1, 2021

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 1, 2021: Interview with Melvin Van Peebles; Interview with Mario Van Peebles; Interview with Bishop John Shely Spong; Review of the Netflix Series "Maid".

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