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Melvin Van Peebles, widely heralded as the godfather of Black cinema, has died.
His deathwas announcedby the Criterion Collection and Janus Films.
In an unparalleled career, Van Peebles made an indelible mark on the international cultural landscape.
He will be deeply missed, the statement read.
He wrote, directed, starred in, edited, scored, and producedSweet Sweetbacks Baadasssss Songin 1971.
According toThe Hollywood Reporter,he finished production on the film in 19 days.
We want to be the success we see, thus we need to see ourselves being free.
True liberation did not mean imitating the colonizers mentality.
It meant appreciating the power, beauty, and interconnectivity of all people.
