Movie Description
Oh Dem Watermelons
(1965)Overview
Commissioned by the San Francisco Mime Troupe as a short to be screened during intermission for its rather infamous 1965 Minstrel Show (Civil Rights from the Cracker Barrel), which assaulted racial stereotypes by wildly exaggerating them. Scored by Steve Reich. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
Featured Crew
- Director : Robert Nelson
- Producer : Robert Nelson
- Writer : Robert Nelson
- Editor : Robert Nelson
- Cast : R.G. Davis,Saul Landau
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleOh Dem Watermelons
Status Released
Release Information
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1965-08-13
Original Language
Runtime 00h 12m
Production CompaniesThe San Francisco Mime Troupe
Genres
- Music