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Our next film trivia centers around yet another pioneering black filmmaker: Melvin Van Peebles.

While Van Peebles had an established career since the late 50s, it wouldn’t be until 1971 with the release of his groundbreaking film Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song where his name was catapulted into the public consciousness. But did you know this film also helped the then unknown band Earth, Wind, and Fire become the worldwide phenomenon we know them as today? Their soundtrack for Sweetback was an instant hit, and the rest was history.

Melvin Van Peebles was, and still is, one of the most important black filmmakers, and his work helped lay the groundwork for others to follow in his footsteps.

PRIDE MONTH 🏳️‍🌈is over, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check out this incredible show “Glamorous” on Netflix right now. You will not be disappointed as the storytelling is fresh and exciting. We at M4P are loving the brilliant work of Michael Hsu Rosen who stars as the lovable, “Ben.” Kudos to the cast and crew we are supporting you. You all are killing it. 🌈