![Baack in the day, Melvin Van Peebles fought for recognition from Hollywood. Now his son, Mario, has made a sweet tribute to his father. Baack in the day, Melvin Van Peebles fought for recognition from Hollywood. Now his son, Mario, has made a sweet tribute to his father.](https://s.hdnux.com/photos/10/27/12/2192006/6/1200x0.jpg)
Baack in the day, Melvin Van Peebles fought for recognition from Hollywood. Now his son, Mario, has made a sweet tribute to his father.
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Melvin Van Peebles Dead: 'Watermelon Man,' 'Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song' Director Was 89 – The Hollywood Reporter
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