Oh Dem Watermelons
1965
12min
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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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Who directed Oh Dem Watermelons?
Oh Dem Watermelons was directed by Robert Nelson.
How long is Oh Dem Watermelons?
Oh Dem Watermelons runs for 12min, and was released in 1965.
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