Mario Van Peebles Remembers Late Father Melvin Van Peebles in Touching Speech During Festival Appearance

Mario Van Peebles, the son of historic filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, honored his late father at the New York Film Festival with a 4K screening of his notable film Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song. At the now-outdoor event in Damrosch Park, the Panther director opened the screening with a touching tribute to his father.

Source: Mario Van Peebles Remembers Late Father Melvin Van Peebles in Touching Speech During Festival Appearance