Unstoppable: Melvin Van Peebles, Gordon Parks, and Ossie Davis in Conversation (2005)

[@shadowmyth123]

Three legends who are now resting in Heaven.

[@marisabritt1481]

I I Ove

[@empressnyamvula3691]

What heaven??

[@harveyd273]

Or hell depending on how they lived their lives??

[@the2ndcoming135]

@@empressnyamvula3691 according to my calculations that would mean either his or theirs😉

[@alisamartin6099]

@@empressnyamvula3691 Exactly!!! People Do Not Read Their Bibles. Just take what someone said for fact, when God instructed ALL Bible writers thru his Holy Spirit. The same spirit you are using to breath w Right Now. He said in Ecclesiates chap 3 vs 11 mankind will never find out the work that the true God has made from start to finish Vs 19. there is an outcome for humans and an outcome for animals; they all have the same outcome. As the one dies, so the other dies; and they all have but one spirit. So man has no superiority over animals VS 20 ALL are going to the same place. They all come from the dust, and they all are returning to the dust. 21 Who really knows whether the spirit of humans ascends upward, and whether the spirit of animals descends down to the earth? Ecclesiates Chap 9 vs 5 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing at all, nor do they have any more reward 11 Also, their love and their hate and their jealousy have already perished, and they no longer have any share in what is done under the sun. These men along with others have a hope of a future earthly resurrection. John chap 5vs 28. Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment. Ppl think its impossible for God to bring a dead person back to life. WHY??? How did we get here to begin with, if he can make dirt walk and talk, think & feel , then where is his limitations? Certainly he has none.

[@maxinetba]

They did a dangerous thing...they gave me hope

[@the2ndcoming135]

Already know😎

[@michellewilliams5206]

Brave black men that took a chance for change and recognition.

[@allenmmcfarlane4977]

...a master class of a class of masters. ...and you have a deep creative spark... -Ossie Davis.

[@jonathankinney14]

Seeing this made me proud to be a black man & not to fear mortality, but to embrace it!

[@solemandd67]

Thank you Reelblack for posting such a insightful, positive and indepth perspective of black male film makers.

[@bmuhamad]

Most beautiful film about my brothers and elders. Awesome.

[@anthonydavis4829]

If we only had one of them in 2022. May all of you RIP. YOU'RE all missed a lot.

[@alelwin]

OUTSTANDING !! Everyone must watch this. ICONS OF THE WORLD THAT WILL NEVER BE REPLACED !! Thank you !!

[@jasonharris7770]

Thank you, was looking for this in light of Melvin's passing.

[@ifeford6646]

Thank you, Reel Black. Powerful documentary.

[@chiz420420]

I absolutely love all three of these legendary men💯❤️ this should be on everything people put eyes on💯

[@dennispearson9287]

This Has Got To Be One Of The Greatest Summit Meetings In African American History !!!....A Very Warm And Deeply Satisfying Documentary !!.....

[@ElleBrOw]

🗣🎤 Worked with William Greaves back in the mid ‘80’s. Had the pleasure of meeting Mr Ossie Davis (among others) & the Hudlin brothers..Reginald we see here & his much tall brother Warrington. Today I’m here 2 days after the passing of the beloved Melvin Van Peebles 🥀

[@sylviasylvia8551]

I was and still am, in such awe of the stories (interview of late Sir Melvin Van Peebles, Sir Gordon Parks, and Sir Ossie Davis) shared by these talented and humble directors and actors of the most memorable classic groundbreaking creative talents. I read just a few days ago that the legendary Sir Melvin Van Peebles has passed. (My condolences to this family for being a part of this great legend.) These awesome talented gentlemen lead the way and broke the ground for many; if not all Black directors, actors in professional entertainment creativity.

[@MrKgbronx12]

Ossie Davis mother was still around when they made this film at 105? I would have been interviewing her as well!!! Wow!

[@MadAngel209]

Ossie Davis (RIP), Gordon Parks (RIP), , and Melvin Van Peebles were giants. They have paved the way for not just black filmmakers, but black artists in general. I am actually, an independent black comic book artists, and like filmmakers, we are storytellers as well. I find this very inspiring, and it gave me added incentive to do what I love to do. Big ups to reelblack.

[@waynegooden7459]

would love to see your work

[@bonnietaylor-williams5112]

Wonderful, what a historical treasure!

[@rejeanafreeman945]

I'm so blessed to have as a part of my life.

[@CorineLaFont]

Fabulous discussion and interview. Thank you for doing this. I am inspired and proud to be black!

[@supremesun4580]

Rest in Paradise ALL 3 Greats

[@TherealMrsScottmovingon]

I am so very proud to have been raised at a time where my family taught me if how important my melanin is✊🏾💪🏾and ALL OF THESE MEN WERE STAPLES IN MY 🏠 . ALWAYS GIVING US 💕✌🏾&👁️THANK YOU, AND MAY ALL YOUR SOULS CONTINUE TO GUIDE US AS WE ARE STILL PRESSING ON TOWARDS THE VICTORY 💯🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Blackman19498]

Well they all gone now,but boy did they leave us with so many good movies! Life well lived , all of you Giants!!

[@beantianja]

Thank you REELBLACK my maleseed is pursuing this genre he has graduated from SCAD with degrees in Film & Television and Writing. He is 25 stuck on an island but, I believe these types of inspirations will encourage. His entry in the BIFF was well received. Animation is his partner right now. Thank you again for the inspiration,masters Ossie Davis, Gordon Parks, and Melvin Van Peebles

[@reelblack]

That is excellent!

[@donnyslater1281]

I’m from Savannah and work in creative so it’s great to see this

[@simmiewilliams5970]

One of the most important channels on KZbin....thank you Reel Black.

[@ladyritae9911]

I really enjoyed this document of such great men

[@missgangsmashers737]

*PRECIOUS HISTORY* Thank you for sharing this! Melvin Van Peebles, Gordon Parks and Ossie Davis are definitely *ICONS* in Filmmaking of the late 60's and 70's. As a Filmmaker, my inspiration is the *ONE AND ONLY* Oscar Micheaux.

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

He had the same heart as they. Loved him and his courage

[@abdullahrasheed1493]

This was awesome but we should never forget nor fail to mention Oscar Micheaux when talking about Black or what they use to called "race films"

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

@@abdullahrasheed1493 you're right. I think so many leave him oft because he was first and so much earlier. He had no peers. I often think how frustrating he and other"firsts" must have been.

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

And yes. The race films evolved into "Blaxploitation " more action with Black heroes" . I have a somewhat extensive collection.

[@danamurray735]

Thank You! I am so very appreciative of the fact a video with these three awesome men.

[@vida2515]

Brilliant, really enjoyed this interview, RIPower Fabulous 3 🙏🏾💕💕💕💕💕

[@jonathangriffin8060]

As a would be writer/director-filmmaker, this documentary is like an education in how these three wonderful directors and their beginnings and their determination in directing films. As a kid of the 70s, I have seen most of the films that they have directed. I see these three as mentors and professors of the black filmmakers of today. RIP, Ossie Davis and Gordon Parks, Sr. You both will be missed, but your filmography continues to live on...at least in my heart. Thank you for opening the doors for those of us who want to make films. You, as well as Melvin, have my respect and loyalty. I hope I do a splendid job as a director when I do become one. If I do, I have the three of you to thank for paving the way.

[@floridagator1765]

LEGENDARY!!!

[@sugadeeification]

These were true trailblazers of black excellence at its best! So unique and profound blackness that can never be duplicated. They left us all a legacy to emulate.

[@Thollis1987]

Rest in Heaven for these great three legends!🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤❤❤

[@sknmwms6516]

This is great REST IN POWER GREAT ANCESTORS!

[@sknmwms6516]

❤🖤💚💛💯

[@concept8407]

I remember when it was called black Starz and I wanted to see this but never got the chance...THANK YOU!!! thank you for this excellent channel

[@dannylou95]

This was a wonderful watch. Love these legends. I was fortunate enough to meet Melvin several times last year, his love for creating is still alive and pure. I’ve learned a great deal from him.

[@kittykat4362]

♥️👍💯👍♥️ DANIEL LUIS ENNAB ♥️

[@ReadLoveListen]

Wow, what a gem to see such iconic, legendary, historical individuals all together. Glad this was done while all were still alive. I know Melvin Van Peebles is still alive. Just saying it’s good to document this.

[@3080ms]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👑👑👑👑💜💜💜

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

Of course, unfortunately Melvin is gone as of this week. So happy to stumble upon this

[@tanyabell9316]

Amen! Now they are all resting in love

[@sonquatsch8585]

i am so thankful for reelblack.

[@angelajones7571]

These actors help shape betterness in our lives they helped fight for our rights and was also with Dr. Martin Luther King on his journey to the mountaintop. Great video reelblack

[@sdboykin1]

I'm speechless. . . Great people.

[@Tryin2findout]

I'm glad to meet the men behind the work. Thanks for presenting them.

[@eddiecoleman1504]

I kept saying to myself someone needs to interview Melvin Van Peebles because he’s a pioneer. Now he’s deceased! I can’t stand the fact the industry focuses who’s sleeping with you. Who gives a fuck? These pioneers need to uplifted and praised for kicking down doors! Thank you for uploading this video! Reel Black is the Real MVP!

[@Madbandit77]

He's done many interviews. You can find them on KZbin.

[@regionalskygirl]

This is such an inspiration! #powerful ✊🏾

[@alicebell8595]

Was there anything else to be about . Thank you for sharing. What a powerful statement for then and now

[@vivianreid4575]

Wow, it’s so good to be black!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jayedward608]

A Thousand Thanks 👍👍

[@patriciamouzon52]

Thank you thank you just beautiful beautiful.awesome

[@777NIGHTHAWK1]

WHO KNEW… ? THE EXCELLENCY OF SUCH PHENOMENAL & ARTISTIC PIONEERS!

[@guitarz455]

Thank you for such a great film about 3 of the greatest to ever do it I had the pleasure to meet all of them.

[@troywag89]

Thank You Very Much

[@unclelovelordworthington2415]

Thank you...their lives are our history...as our lives grow to be the history of others...knowledge of this fact comes with the responsibility to reach and continually strive for greatness in our creative arts...and then the dual responsibility of making sure that we get the work to the masses..with the undeniable strength of ..." by any means neccessary ".... I thank and applaud these individuals and others that truly paved the way.

[@MrAmedgrp]

Excellent!!

[@pebblesstone1316]

What Brilliant Black Men !!!! Pioneers !!!

[@eamestv]

Mr. Hudlin did a wonderful job in getting these trailblazers together for a conversation. It was delightful and heart-warming. The love and respect comes through.

[@Professorrob2k24]

Priceless…..3 legends. All they needed was Dick Gregory to put the icing on the cake lol

[@brynwhitehead1731]

Yo, thanks. These guys are definitely artists that inspired generations. Myself included. Great to get a chance hear them discuss their perspectives in one space.

[@evonza4858]

#3 legends 4 including Ruby Dee🥰❤️🖤💚

[@Freddie-t1b]

Thank you b very much young bloods males and females need to watch this

[@a.t.oliver2440]

Great to see these men and hear them talk!👏👏👏(Hard and bad thing about growing old is remembering you were young)💯💯💯

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

An interesting dichotomy isn't it 🤔

[@deniseholloway]

Brilliant Men! I remember all of their films. I have a 60's 70's collection and I often watch them. TYFS

[@jbillions7]

Amazing.

[@algiewoodyfunny9718]

How can I love this more

[@afrosoul1369]

Thank you for your channel 👏🏾🙌🏾

[@nowidowhatiwantyah8811]

Beautiful. RIP Gordon and Ossie

[@geisalagordon9966]

This was so goodT! Wow! Thanks for putting this on KZbin 👏🏾✊🏿👊🏾👍🏾💗

[@beverlygunn4942]

Thank you. 💙

[@alisaben1]

Wow!!! What a treat! What a treat...what a treat...Thank you for uploading this

[@youngw1ze]

❤❤❤THIS CHANNEL!!!!

[@jodyharris9731]

POWERFUL AND INSPIRING

[@perryi7752]

This was awesome.

[@jayboucher2310]

This incredible document had to be the last public appearance of the legendary Mr.Davis.

[@georgew2014]

It was. He passed weeks later. I remember seeing this when it aired. And was amazed.

[@abdullahrasheed1493]

Wow! This was awesome. As a lover of history in general and our Story in particular, I want to say thank you for sharing this. And for those who have some history with the Nation of Islam and remember the famous portrait in which Mr. Muhammad (Elijah Muhammad) is sitting and his son Wallace( Imam Warithuddin Mohammed) was standing next to him with one hand on his father's shoulder and the Qur'an in his other hand with a picture of his teacher, Master Fard on the wall, was taken by Gordon Parks. And according to Imam W.D.Mohammed Gordon Parks is the one who position them the way that they were positioned in that photo. Peace! As Salaamu Alaikum!

[@APOCALYPSE_X-MEN]

@@georgew2014 If I recall correctly, Ossie Davis passed away while filming a movie.

[@emancipateyourselffromment3659]

Elder/ancestor Inspiration... Thank you, reelblack

[@colstonlchinese]

Thank you for sharing this gem!

[@viralbuthow000]

Awesome.

[@immasoxfanbaby]

Thanks to our elders

[@GreenOrchid9]

RIP Melvin van Pebbles Sept 2021 NYC🔥⏰

[@80sfreak42]

Loved this...history...Legends!!!

[@bryanbrooks4005]

Legends

[@kingrob5879]

Job well done fellas, job well done.

[@michellewilliams5206]

They did their work and did a damn good job god rest their souls.

[@angelajones7571]

All are Legends and great at their crafts May God Bless their Souls.🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀😇🙏😇🙏😇🙏😇🙏😇🙏😇🙏😇

[@original1stmother]

I love love love this 🥰🥰🥰

[@sadiewilliams]

What a Gem 💎

[@jamaalstokes8781]

Rest in power gents

[@rosa9251]

Thank you for uploading and sharing! #AnceStars 🙏🏾🎭💐💞

[@willisjr12169]

I don't know if someone posted this it's like having cool jazz in the room. Three legendary directors may they all in Rest in Paradise!!

[@patricianichols5300]

RIP Melvin Van Peebles!🙏🏽🎬📽🎞📺✌🏽❤️

[@TheDazedknight]

This is beautiful, inspiring and needed. Thank you.

[@carolynnewsome7547]

Love Ossie Davis and all of these Giants.

[@UNbowed62]

Wow! Just WOW❤️💎

[@FedUpSista]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@branbranshenanigans1693]

Wow just wow 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@gwattsrealestate]

Thanks Reelblack. There commentary and ideas were Strategic responses and not whining condemnation in the battle of racism. "When the Door is Opened there is no Reason to Knock" ~GEW¿

[@andreyarborough]

thanks so much for uploading this

[@miguelwilliams6876]

Classic gem 💎

[@KSPTVMedia]

Great interview

[@donnabostick7995]

I love this documentary they were awesome❤💪🏾🙏🏿👖👔

[@deirdrepinn]

Thank you for the share

[@Queenbelieveit]

Great history and legendary 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@tlady4169]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 legend's 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nechelewatts9127]

Wow True Trailer Blazers Rest in Peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@stephsteph1338]

Thank you for sharing this! This is wonderful! 💫😊

[@carvellidavis4672]

You are the best! PEACE 7