Before we get into February’s theme of Soul Cinema, we take a deep dive on an influential director who lives up to the initials that make up his name. Tune in as Chris digs into being a renaissance man, sharing the history, art, and ultimately the raw talent of the one, the only, Melvin Van Peebles. Join Us!
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