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.

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Original TitleOh Dem Watermelons

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1965-08-13

Original Language

Runtime 00h 12m

Production CompaniesThe San Francisco Mime Troupe

Genres

  • Music