*Born of a revolutionary bloodline to activist filmmaker, Melvin Van Peebles, you could say that Mario Van Peebles was born to make films that nudge our social consciousness and encourage us to answer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “It’s a trip to see it on the big screen again,” Van Peebles told the crowd, noting that the screening was particularly special ...

From Melvin’s “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song” to Mario’s “New Jack City,” we knew filmmaking ran in the Van Peebles family. Now with “We the Party,” we meet the next generation. Along with a hefty ...

Brad James and Mario Van Peebles in a ‘Superstition’ scene, Van Peebles is the head of the family in “Superstition.” Part of the Van Peebles dynasty that started with dad, Melvin, Mario has been known ...

The San Francisco Black Film Festival has announced the participation of acclaimed filmmaker and actor Mario Van Peebles in its 2024 edition. Van Peebles will present three of his powerful films over ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 11: (L-R) Omar Benson Miller, Mario Van Peebles, Wood Harris and Taye Diggs attend Lexus UPTOWN ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus UPTOWN Honors Hollywood announces its 2026 honorees, celebrating ...

The director joined IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit for a live event where he discussed his directorial debut following a 35mm screening. “It’s a trip to see it on the big screen again,” Van Peebles ...

Mario Van Peebles, known for roles in “New Jack City,” “Heartbreak Ridge,” and creating the docudrama “Baadasssss!” received the Icon of Achievement Award. Ahead of the 98th annual Academy Awards, ...