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Mario Van Peebles (born January 15, 1957) is an American film director and actor best known for directing New Jack City in 1991. He is the son of actor and filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, whom he portrayed in the 2003 biopic Baadasssss! that he also co-wrote and directed.
Mario "Chip" Cain Van Peebles was born Mario Cain Van Peebles in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of writer, director and actor Melvin Van Peebles and German actress and photographer Maria Marx. He graduated from Saint Thomas More School in Connecticut in 1974 and from Columbia University in 1978 with a bachelor's degree in economics.
Over the next three decades, Van Peebles starred in and directed many television shows & films.
Van Peebles played the lead in the short-lived detective show Sonny Spoon. The show ran for two brief seasons, both of which aired in 1988, before being canceled. He directed several episodes of the show as well as episodes of 21 Jump Street. Van Peebles also directed Malcolm Takes a Shot, a CBS Schoolbreak Special about an aspiring high-school basketball star whose obstacles include epilepsy and his own arrogance. Van Peebles appeared in the special in a cameo, as Malcolm's doctor.
Legendary actor and director Mario Van Peebles has been brought on board by The History Channel to direct park of their new "Roots" mini-series. Joined by his son who plays Noah, Mario speaks on the opportunity being much more than a project, "It's our history," he boldly states. Making it a point to tell a very historically accurate story the father-son duo open up about knowing the whole truth and sticking to it. During their stay Mandela also shares how he sent in an anonymous audition tape to get the part on his own. Watch the full interview and tune into The History Channel on Monday, May 30th for the premiere of "Roots." Subscribe to our page: http://bit.ly/SVsBQC TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RealSway http://twitter.com/TheHappyHourwHB http://twitter.com/DJWonder http://twitter.co...
L'équipe de police de Los Angeles possède en son sein une équipe spéciale capable de réduire le taux de criminalité en un temps record...
Director, Mario Van Peebles talked about his opinion on current Black directors and Black films. More on http://SwaysUniverse.com http://www.twitter.com/RealSway
Latest and greatest by legendary filmmaker Mario Van Peebles. "IF" starring Mario Van Peebles , Ryan Guzman , William Fichtner, Columbus Short, Dionne Warwick, Melvin Van Peebles, Lane Garrison, Laz Alonso, Rocsi Diaz, Designer, Van Jones , Rowland Martin, Earthquake, DC Young Fly , Paul Rodriguez, Shakira Barrera - Produced by Justin Nesbitt and Maya Van Peebles - DP AJ Rickert-Epstein
Mario Van Peebles gives an inspiring talk to incoming freshman at Columbia University.
Mario Van Peebles shares his movie, "Panther," which dramatizes the Black Panthers' civil rights struggle, and talks about the introduction of drugs into the black community. »»﴿───► See more on the Directors Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIZqvqbtz9I04OH5IZee3L8FHY-Kt3I92
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Just Seen It Show Runner David sits with Mario Van Peebles and his son Mandela to discuss their newest movie - We The Party. Hendrix and his friends bet to see who will lose their virginity by Prom. But as he falls for the smartest girl in his school, he finds that he must step up his grades. It is only when he sacrifices himself to save a friend that he discovers what truly matters. Starring Mandela Van Peebles, Simone Battle and Moises Arias. Directed by Mario Van Peebles. Written by Mario Van Peebles. Produced by Michael Cohen and Marion Van Peebles. Genre: Teen Comedy Drama.
Réalisé par Mario van Peebles Film britannique, américain. Genre : Drame Durée : 2h 03min. Auteurs & scénaristes : Melvin van Peebles (d'après son roman 'Panther') Casting : Kadeem Hardison, Bokeem Woodbine, Joe Don Baker, Courtney B. Vance, Tyrin Turner, Marcus Chong, Anthony Griffith, Bobby Brown, Angela Bassett, James Russo ... Producteur : Mario Van Peebles, Melvin Van Peebles, Robert De Niro, Preston L. Holmes ... CITATION En 1966, a Oakland, en Californie, Boby Seale et Huey P. Newton fondent les Black Panther Party. Ce film raconte la genese du mouvement d'emancipation des Noirs americains et leur lutte contre la police californienne, a la maniere d'un film d'action.Ce film retrace les efforts de l'organisation des "Black Panthers" de 1966 à 1968. Les "Black Panthers" , partisan du ...
Actor, director and independent filmmaker, Mario Van Peebles, (Ali, New Jack City, Jaws: The Revenge, Heartbreak Ridge), talks about life, the struggle to get what you desire, and paying homage to family and family history. Van Peebles discusses his newest film project, Baadasssss, based on his father's 1971 classic independent film, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. On this episode of "InnerVIEWS with Ernie Manouse," our conversation with the astounding, Mario Van Peebles.
Melvin Van Peebles and his son Mario discuss the films they have made and how directing has enabled them to incorporate people of color into their films. »»﴿───► See more on the Directors Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIZqvqbtz9I04OH5IZee3L8FHY-Kt3I92
Full of Laughs and plenty of action.
The story returns to the Brody family in Amity Island. Chief Brody's widow believes that her family is deliberately being targeted for death by another shark in search of revenge.
Early 90's T.V movie, set in 1980's New York, where a NYC police department take down a crack cocaine operation in Brooklyn after one of their officers is murdered by one of the drug-trafficking gang members. Staring: Mario Van Peebles, Peter Boyle, Courtney B Vance, Morris chestnut, Ray Sharkey, Michael Boatmen.
Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with Mario Van Peebles and his sons, Mandela & Makaylo for an exclusive interview about their new movie "We The Party" that hit theaters today! The movie features Snoop Dogg, YG, The New Boyz, The Rej3ctz, Pink Dollaz, Mario Van Peebles. Michael Jai White, Sally Richardson-Whitfield, Tiny Lister, Melvin Van Peebles, Moises Arias, Orlando Brown and Quincy Brown. Mario Van Peebles also talks about working with 50 Cent in the movie "All Things Fall Apart". He jokes around and says he called him 25 Cent after all the weight loss but he says that he feels his work ethic was awesome and that he can do anything. He also discusses how he feels the new movie "We The Party" was one of highlights of his career because he had the opportunity to spend time...
Pacific Rim Video / Front Row Features Wire correspondent Chris Trondsen talks to director Mario Van Peebles at the premiere of "We The Party" held at the Rave Movie Theaters in Baldwin Hills CA on Friday, April 6, 2012. Video produced and shot by Peter Gonzaga
Here is an insightful interview conducted back in 2006 with the Producer/Director/Actor Mario Van Peebles. It was recorded at the African Marketplace in Los Angeles. Mr. Van Peebles currently has a positive, family oriented reality series on TV One entitled, "Mario's Green House".
Mario Van Peebles, son of famed film and author Melvin Van Peebles, was part of a special Van Peebles celebration at the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center in New York City. Mario's movie, "BAADASSSSS!" was screened with moderator Greg Tate discussing candidly his views and take on how he saw his dad direct and finance his iconic "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song" in 1970. The film is recollection and thanks to his father's spirit and drive in which Melvin has become a icon in the world of independent film, music, and writing. Melvin Van Peebles at 81 years strong continues to make a mark with his new band, wid Laxative, which is an amalgamation of his written works as well as jazz, soul, blues, gospel, and hip-hop. The music is backed by the legendary Burnt Sugar Arkestra headed ...
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An insightful interview conducted in September 2006 with Producer/Director/Actor Mario Van Peebles.
di Mario Van Peebles con Wesley Snipes, Cybill Shepherd, Mario Van Peebles, Aubrey Dollar.
Mario Van Peebles career is highlighted as an and actor and director!
Mario Van Peebles second directorial effort that sports an all star cast of various actors and musicians.
Mario Van Peebles gives an inspiring talk to incoming freshman at Columbia University.
Mario Van Peebles speaks to Snoop Dog
VINTAGE LETTERMAN (FULL SHOW) August 21, 1996 Angie Everhart, Mario Van Peebles, Beach Boy
VINTAGE LETTERMAN (FULL SHOW) August 21, 1996 Angie Everhart, Mario Van Peebles, Beach Boy
(Based on a True Story) (Full Movie)
(Rated R) (Crime Drama Biopic)