Classified X (1998) | Narrated by Melvin Van Peebles | A Must See
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
- Classified X is a 1998 French-US documentary movie written by Melvin Van Peebles, directed by Mark Daniels and narrated by Van Peebles, that details the history of black people in American cinema throughout the 20th century.
from the DVD case:
"...the very first thing we must do is to reconquer our own minds. The biggest obstacle to the Black revolution in America is our conditioned susceptibility to the white man's program. In short, the fact is that the white man has colonized our minds. We've been violated, confused and drained by this colonization and from this brutal, calculated genocide, the most effective and vicious racism has grown, and it is with this starting point in mind and the intention to reverse the process that I went into cinema in the first f***ing place." -Melvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles, director of the breakthrough movie Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, turns his acerbic 4 insights and acid-dripped humor on Hollywood's utilization of its sepia citizens. Classified X examines the treatment of .A black characters throughout the history of American cinema. Van Peebles uses examples from classic films beginning with footage by Thomas Edison in 1903 to the present, tracing how Hollywood has aided and abetted the public perception of the African-American down through the years. From its earliest days, Van Peebles says, Hollywood reflected society's_ fear of blacks and countered with wish-fulfilling images of African Americans as servile, ignorant, superstitious, or untrustworthy. With candor and wit, he explores the institutionalization of racism before Sweetback and afterwards.
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“What some folks find funny, other folks find tragic.” Melvin Van Peebles
You're with the Ancestors now Mr Melvin Van Peebles, Thank You, for your Brilliance, Brains, Wits, Courage, Intelligence, and remarkable talent and Wisdom.
Your take no bullshit honesty, ambition, and attitude, gave black folks young and old the courage to come as they were with no apologies. Ever. You will be Forever missed and Loved.
Thank you Reelblack for putting this documentary out there, I really appreciate your efforts in informing people. Access to documentaries like this one-before UA-cam- was not easy. I'm definitely sharing this with friends.
I second this "thanks"; used to have the doc on DVD when I taught mass media, but left it with the college library when I quit. I'm especially grateful tonight, with the news of Mr. Van Peebles's death. I know what I'll be re-watching tonight.
*this was awesome*
I watch this and I find myself filled with rage, as if these films were being aired today. I could not even imagine what it was like to live through this era. I would have thrown my TV in the bin! Thank you for sharing this. Keeps me fighting!
Well young man , I did live through the mid-60ties and 70ties as a youngster and a little later a teen . The Pain , Rage , and Mental exploitation with no pressure relief valve like a water heater has , that you just felt , multiply your anguish x 1000 % , then you can maybe 🤔 help me bear my cross the rest of the distance to the Black Man’s Gol-go-tha ; I am Thankful to humbly say , I am a few days away from celebrating my 65th Birthday , I’ve had many various “ pressure cooker “ … Outbursts , screaming 🙀 in my Head , since I was about 30ish , realizing for the First Time in my and my younger brother’s life , how totally Brainwashed , Mentally and Emotionally manipulative , The Master Chest Player’s were and yet are exclusively pledged to the obliteration of the Black Psychic. My brother and I probably spent a Million hours of our childhood and teenage years watching after school …choirs done , homework checked by Mom , Every afternoon , Every Saturday and Sunday , all day until bedtime. Nothing but “ White “ heroes , cartoons , T.V. shows and all Movies , nobody looked like us , lived in our neighborhood’s , eat our foods or households lived like ours… My brother and I never discussed these observations while He was yet alive , so my young brother who’s comment’s I have latched upon , Please forgive my excessive wording, these thoughts have been racing around the speed track of my conscience and subconscious when I see context similar to this , I have never expressed these thoughts on anyone in my life up until these minutes. I’ve often wondered if a Black psychologist has ever written or spoke to my anguishing ? Any thoughts or suggestions ??? I would be unspeakably Thankful 🥲. Mr. Phillips. ( 559) 554-7171 Thanks in advance
@@tracyphillips3498 I hear you friend, I hear YOU.
It's still happening today
What makes it even worse is the same folks who ran hollywood then still run it now and should you call that group out you get shut out and lose a billion dollar endorsement. The J**s
@@choseninfo9849FACTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Frederick Douglas said it's easier to raised little children than broken man. If we don't talk of survival then we are not talking anything.
Thanks for sharing this iconic history of blacks in cinema. RIP Mr. Van Peeples your work and legacy will live on
Very good analysis and showcase! So terrible that our talented actors, writers, directors, and producers are relegated to obscurity because of racism and envy. As stated: A must see! Thanks so much for showing All our relevancy,
ZeldaYah one of the greatest actors of all time was the black puerto rican actor ; Juano Hernandez who was shown in this documentary as the old man in the movie; Intruder in the Dust" . He came before Sidney Poitier and had such dignity and strength that Hollywood did not know how to cast him, this despite his immense talent. The same with brilliant artists like Dorothy Dandridge, Canada Lee, and Woody Strode.
@@stedye I agree totally with you. Mr Hernandez did get Golden Globe nom for that film. Mr Woody Stode was Magnificent. All of the them were truly talentef and yet today we barely know who they were. I had to look up Mr Hernandez and Mr Canada. Sad, I know....The pressure must have been terrible....The fear of Power and Grace.
The 50yr black cinema because of segregation was completely unknown to me. I wonder if there is a library of these films? Belongs at the African American Smithsonian building. Next time I visit I will pay more attention to the black cinema section. I don’t remember seeing it when I was there.
One of the best doc's I've ever seen!
I agree with respect ❤❤
RIP Melvin Van Peebles, may your memory live on
Uploading these older movies is doing just that!
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@@tartgreenappleI will from here on out.
A real MVP aka Melvin van Peebles..one love brother..
what's up brothers and sisters.
This documentary was the inspiration behind the movie "Bamboozled"
@Lafayette Baker Spike Lee said so, on the "Special Edition" version.
Sleep Eat and Man Tan
@James Anderson I think they pair well. It's important not just to understand this, but to contemplate how contemporary Black entertainers become complicit in the reproduction of this. Bamboozled teaches us that not knowing our history and being so hungry for money and fame that we degrade ourselves destroys us, and that resistance needs to be constructive, rather than destructive. Learned a lot from that movie, and own it. Saw it in theater when it came out. Still haunted by it.
RIP Melvin Van Peebles, died Tuesday, 21 Sept. 2021 at his home in Manhattan. Called the "godfather of modern Black cinema," he was 89 years old.
"Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song," his transformative 1971 actioner, is on UA-cam a half dozen times, so if you have not already seen it, now is certainly the time -- even though IMBD currently gives it a mere 5.5*. When the MPA gave the picture an X-rating, Peebles added the tagline, "Rated X by an all-white jury." Gotta love it.
Just found this and have yet to watch, but my hope is that this documentary will be as important in its area - and as fascinating - as "The Celluloid Closet," a groundbreaking study by Vito Russo, scholar and figurehead of the gay rights movement. (A documentary based on his book was released in 1969.)
Melvin Van Peebles spent his entire adult life working to improving other people's lives.
This also shows how Entertainment was always used as a Distraction not only to Manipulate our Emotions but to Separate us from Our God
The God from within!
So true!. Many reason why TMH said separate ourselves from them instead we're not doing as told.
That's It! Still going strong. To keep the real Israelites from their GOD!
Lewandra Erwin That's facts
Wanda Foxx amen 🙏🏾
Thank you so much! Our Special African King! Telling The Truth Here!!
Thank you Mr. Van Peebles. This is one of the most important films I’ve ever seen, as it puts all others in perspective. Rest well king. You will be missed.
💜✨🙏🏾✨💜
Melvin Van Peebles should be interviewed everyday before he is gone
Unfortunately, it’s Too Late, although he’s still alive, he’s dealing with dementia and in my humble opinion, it’s best he is remembered as the Strong and Fierce Black Man he was throughout his life and career. Please keep Mr. Van Peeples in your Prayers. Be well.
He's left us now but we have this documentary as a powerful indictment of Hollywood.
@@captaincorleone7088 respect from the uk
Too late
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Salute Elder Melvin Van Peebles with love joy and peace from Boston Massachusetts. Liked and Shared!
Bill Cosby, "lost stolen or strayed" is a very good documentary that it a must watch.
"yes ! that's another one "Oh "please watch the documentary of the Nicholas Brothers! your gonna be in your glory! and we as Black People should not for get our Beautiful Dorothy Dandridge!
Thanks will check that out.
Yes! Just saw it!
YESSSSSSS IT Is My Friend*****!!!!A'se*****
Excellent documentary Melvin❤️. They used film to condition our people 🙏🏾. We continue to be conditioned by Hollywood, those of us who are still sleep🙏🏾
Im very grateful for all your great movies and documentaries very educational brilliant
Its so bad its good.Like the toxic.
I agree with respect ❤❤
I have to give much respect to Mario Van Peeples it had to be humbling to be Melvin"s Child.
That's Peebles to you.
Gold Makaveli Award for outstanding commentary. BLACKS DON'T DISCUSS THIS ENOUGH
Not Nearly Enough
The Problem with the American "Black" they dont just speak English theybThink english.
Tariq nasheed talks about this stuff all the time and it's in hidden colors 3,4, but don't nobody pays attention to what's going on, we to caught up in were free and that's just back then.🌞 tribe
@@gwattsrealestate and don't look African. Speaking mostly 1language, reading of the same. U are absolutely correct.
Black First 24/7/365 Thank you, thank you for this "TRUE CLASSIC DOC" and yes I have this doc film on VHS and DVD. Again thank you "TRUTH BE TOLD THE TRUTH AND FOOD FOR THOUGHT" B1
Brilliant, as only Melvin can do.
Well done. That's expected from a predecessor to Spike Lee. I hope Tyler Perry saw this, though it wouldn't matter because he knows not the damage he does...
He knows,he made a deal with the devil and like Oprah,sold himself and his people a long time ago.
The destruction of the black boy
Amen, You're telling the Truth
@@Jusplainjon bless you Bro for seeing the truth many worship those devils because of 💰 💰 and don’t wanna hear this truth you speak
Yes, Tyler Perry uses the same stereotype of women in his plays/movies: the damaged & divorce woman; the loud and superstitious elderly woman/man; the straight out of prison but lovable man; the backstabbing best friend; the abusive and neglectful husband and the abandoned/rebellious teenager. Oh yeah the last but not least: the secretive black Gay man/brother with an STD not mentioned to the naive out of town black woman. 🤔
Watched this many times. If Malcolm was a director he'd be Melvin.
No Malcolm wouldn't, because he hated Hollywood, because he knew ALL the Blacks in Hollywood has had to su--, scr-- white people to get those parts...And Melvin is married to a white woman
@@beverlyann111 Melvin hated Hollywood too.
Your message, Reelblack, though your selections is never lost on me!
As a 67 year old white boy, I can attest to never having been shown anything like this in my schooldays.
Ignorance hurts everyone.
Can't we have anything? Damn. You follow us everywhere.
@Peter Kelner didn't u learn anything from this documentary? Stop being a kiss ass to them. If he calls himself a boy, he's a boy.
How are you still "a boy" ?
@Peter Kelner lol
That too.
Excellent documentary. What I loved about Melvin is that he was never afraid to speak his truth.
Maori native from Aotearoa watching this awesome documentary.
I love Melvin Van Pebbles sweet Back is my number 2 movie after coming to America
As i continue to listen to this narrative , I realise the possibility of removing segregation was partly out of a fear for a strengthening of black identity and culture from their point of view
Funinily enough, max keiser said today that usa dosent have a health SERVICE is because of the white system, historically, not wantin them black folks ta get healthy!
Thanks for posting this. After watching this, watch: "goodbye uncle tom" followed by "the spook that sat by the door". Then youre all set
The spook who sat by door saw that when it first came out in the 70s they had a test run in Chicago they didn't want to show it also read the book by sameul greenlee & met him a couple times
that ain't no secrect! "OMG! and "please watch the "Book Of Negros another must see!
Thank you for this TRUTH we really need to take hold of this
Movies like "do the right thing" , "glory" and " black panther" among others were right on time. Now the rest of the world can see our true artistry and good we tell a story.
Excellent truth "not that things have changed that much"
Thanks.
We must be sure from generation to generation we teach our own. And NEVER forget reality.
As usual, timely and brilliant, Melvin Van Peebles you are looking fine. I hope you never loose your edge. Thank you!
Wow...Excellent!!! A Must See indeed!!! An inspiration...a lesson in History...who better to tell it like it is. Thank you!
OMG this is really good. I learned so much! Thank youuuu
THIS IS GANGSTER ‼️ DEFINITELY MAKING THIS A DVD FOR MY PERSONAL COLLECTION SINCE IM A AUTHOR/SCREENWRITER OUR KIDS WILL SEE BLACK HEROS
Powerful! brother melvin..
This is a FANTASTIC upload - THANK YOU x I have learnt SO MUCH! Thank you x
This is so disturbing. Great upload. Thank you so much for this!💯🎯🎯🎯❗❗❗❗🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Nothing changed in trying to get a film shown thats positive for black people. You would think the likes Samual L Jackson Will Smith and so on, would get behind and stand up to be counted with this change that is coming.
You need a backbone, to stand up...
If they did,they would LITERALLY,"BLACKBALLED,BLACKLISTED AND BLACKMAILED."-Does anyone recall when the Jews in the music industry forced Michael Jackson to re-record,a song that Jews offensive???-I.E.-Do as I say,NOT as I do-
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We been started THATS why have the Spike Lees Lee Daniels and others and as of lately the most successful one is Tyler Perry Catch up mustard
My Condolences goes out to the Family and Friends RIHP💐🙏
He simply the best! I love him! and all his movies, documentaries, kudos to you Mr. Peebles!
Being a youngster when "Sweet Sweetbad" came out would be the new leaf on life. The theater was like a giant "revolutionary-mind-activation chamber." The same kind of effect with the wave of "Blackploitation"...see a movie on Saturday...have a new nick name like the character on Monday (i.e. Sweet back, Goldie, The Mack, Superfly).
Thank you Mr. Van Peebles who heard me tell him personally at an event decades ago, how we got into the theater...["by any means necessary..."]
(Proving Hate and Degradation) 🌍
Thank you fam. Much respect
This is why I love the he'll out of Mr.Melvin Van Pebbles he didn't bite his tongue
i watched it again n remembrance big bro... rip Meivin, very stand up man.
This Documentary Is The BOMB!!
RIP brother Melvin you were a trendsetter and paved the way for greatness!!!
Gday luv
Oh ok
Mr Pebbles job well done
Ex Black Panther here ..
Lived this
Let's see what Tyler finna do
Have my doubts..
Make some bs called The Oval
Imatation of Life has always been my all time favorite with this same example...the end is why its my favorite...
So profound to think in 2020 we’re still trying to fight this miscarriage of justice, art & music.Thanks @karenhuntershow, I did the Homework, now I’m going to do my part in the classroom. Kudos Mr. Van Peebles, sorry this work is still needed today.
1994 through 2004 I was a stuntwoman in Hollywood. Countless times I experienced soooo much of the racism rabbit hole unaware yet this documentary succinctly explains too much of my experience.
Francine Morris: I am quite sure you also experienced a great deal of sexism, as well. ReelBlack is intending to pay tribute to the Black Stuntmen and women of Hollywood. We will discuss the contributions of performers such as Eddie Smith, Ernie Robinson, Alex Brown, Calvin Brown, Peaches Jones, Louise Johnson, Len Glascow, Bob Minor, Jadie David, Evelyn Coffey, Willie Harris, among many others. You have had an exciting career as a stunt person; sadly, it was shortened by a motorcycle accident on the set of "Family Matters." That is part of the story that needs to be also told. The one about the many life-threatening or career-ending stunts demanded of these daring men and women. We hope that you achieve the success you are seeking in your new endeavors. Also, we would welcome your assistance and participation in this topic. Thank you so much for your viewing support. Peace and Blessings!!!
Good to see you’ve done some research yet my career didn’t end with that motorcycle accident. I am not finished with stunts. I am on hiatus until further notice..., Another name to include on that list is Sonya Davis who died doing highfall during Eddie Murphy’s ‘Vampire in Brooklyn’. I was who replaced Sonya. I went to her funeral. I knew at that moment I had better be sure I was the best I could be. We had stunt-trained in Hollywood. The experience of following in her footsteps was eye-opening. I would love to share and help in your endeavors! Reel Entertainment Dimensions is my production company. Contact me at reeled2019@gmail.com. Yes, I have much to say on the sexism topic and much more! I look forward to collaborating.
Also, another tidbit: I felt I had been set up for that motorcycle accident. I believe it was intentional and deliberate -another tentacle of racism and sexism rarely communicated...,
@@francinemorris2957 Ms. Morris, thank you for your response and willingness to share your story. This will be brought to Mike D's attention, and he will contact you to determine what will work best so that this project can come to fruition. I am excited and look forward to getting this underway. All the best. Peace and Blessings!!!
Thanks for sharing this movie. Very hard to watch but a need to see. "Why are we always so scared."
👀if u were 👂 @ begin they told why
#RIP Melvin Van Peebles. I caught this on Channel 4 (UK) when they used to be a good arts and education channel with thought provoking documentaries. I never looked at "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?" the same way after watching this.
OUTSTANDING account of the truth. Thanks for uploading.
Sad we need to stand up together and love each other
.. 🖤🔥Thank you.. excellent chronology and truth sharing...
Dr, Melvin Van Peebles.. we salute
You and your valuable truths!!
And genius..✨🖤🧚🏿♀️
Ashe 💫
We are who we are the people of the book.
Excellent Documentary. Job well done sir.
Very good film. Thanks for sharing.
Mr. Melvin Van Peeples! THIS MAN IS THE TRUTH! bravo to you Sir!💋💞
Also see "Lost, Stolen and Strayed" hosted and narrated by Bill Cosby.
You mean the pedophile bill cosby ?
Not axactly a rollmodel after all!
As long as the blackman runs after the fals believe of the american dream,they ll be alowed?
Go study hard,to get there,to bee someone ? the more diplomas man have,the more suspisious you have to get ! believe me !
@@baasbassinnababylonrobert-9963 you have absolutely no proof that bill cosby was involved in pedophilia
Bill Cosby is in the boule.
that's another good one i saw that one also!
Came from there straight here... Reel black been posting jewels 🔥🔥🔥...
Somebody send this to Tyler Perry Studios.
😁😁😁😁
Chris Johnson Tyler Perry is in bed with the Illuminati.
Most of the elite has SOLD their souls and humanity OUT to protect their masters. ua-cam.com/video/jWEKqX1TYv4/v-deo.html. And. ua-cam.com/video/KAb-zae5yS8/v-deo.html. And. ua-cam.com/video/7FeyzCU1JF8/v-deo.html. And. ua-cam.com/video/UAtIgr9OdJU/v-deo.html. And. ua-cam.com/video/kzhBVCgOyM0/v-deo.html. And. ua-cam.com/video/rXS91WwoBwY/v-deo.html. And. ua-cam.com/video/xRChdzYPdiQ/v-deo.html. And. ua-cam.com/video/5w-SUMXvOCQ/v-deo.html. And. ua-cam.com/video/W6T_qoVoU5U/v-deo.html. And. ua-cam.com/video/pGfM_a_0YqA/v-deo.html. And. ua-cam.com/video/moUaKFZHYMg/v-deo.html. And. ua-cam.com/video/ovc8Qve2hv0/v-deo.html
Tyler Perry only portray black men as gays.
Please & Thank you 🤦🏾♀️
For a minute I thought the feeling of sadness, disgust, anger and humour...to my suprise was only me but this is deep🤔
Van Peebles doesn't get the respect he deserves. Awesome film!
Keep them coming 👍🏾
When Mario mentioned the movie "Panther", he wasn't talking about marvel's movie "Black Panther".
Melvin*
Fascinating doc. Thanks for the upload. Hollywood should hang it's head in shame.
It would have been great to see captions of the movie names...though I enjoyed the video immensely. Thank you reelblack.
Thanks for sharing the details 🙏
Thank you for giving me information about our history in the movie Industry i aspect this watching Amos & Andy 💕🦊
Such a great documentary!!
I heard a phrase once: "when the Indian writes the story the Indian wins"... hence our stories & recorded history. Thank you for your contributions Mr. Van Peebles.
More relevant than ever right on right on brother I love you
This should be mandatory education
HE'S TALKING ABOUT PROGRAM BRAIN WASHING.
This is a classic.... We need this on more outlets 24/7...
I love all of the late Melvin Van Peebles movies 🙌. My mom said that back in the days of segregation era that they had a lot of all black movies for us in our community but wear never shown on tv! I spend my days off watching movies of our people. I love Amos and Andy and a lot of Spencer Williams movies 🎥🖤🤎
I definitely remember watching this several times on Starz or encore back when it was newly released
EXCELLENT!!!
This was very informative. Black youths must know this, so it doesnt get repeated... Thanks for posting.
It already has
Kevin b it’s the same thing going on right now
@@phac3_ that what i was saying
This documentary should be shown on every black channel. This is context and will bring about open minds and solutions to our causes. Black First💪
Thank you for such a teaching tool. I'm white but come from a family who love all of Gods people. I believe black people are the true Jews or one of the tribes of Israel
Classic..thank u Reel Black
Thank you Reelblack for putting this out.
Excellent documentary. Thanks for sharing.
A BRILLIANT DE-CONSTRUCTION !!!!!!
Thanks for posting this.
Rest In Power, Mr. Van Peebles.✊🏾🤎❤🖤💚🤎 Great Documentary. ❣️❣️❣️
S/O TP For Making that Chess MOVE🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Beautifully told brother 💓💚🖤
WOW Professor Van Peebles that was a good drop in your wake me up, this is why meriKa, gave us the horror movie (Orangezilla). In 2020 5320? We will remove the Fake toupee once & for ALL.
SPEAK !!BROTHER VAN PEEPLES, REAL KNOWLEDGE! NEVER NEW THIS DOC EXISTED?!!
Thank you Melvin Van Peebles. And Reelblack for bringing this to us. Very informative. I thought I had done a pretty fair job of uncolonizing my mind but Mr Van Peebles showed me that there was more I could learn.
Wow ....this is the best Channel on Utube