Oh Dem Watermelons
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Oh Dem Watermelons

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.

Overview

Release Date
Aug 13, 1965
Original Title
Oh Dem Watermelons
Runtime
12 minutes
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Language
en
Production Companies
The San Francisco Mime Troupe
Production Countries
United States of America