Oh Dem Watermelons
Aug 13, 1965 · 12m
Director
Robert NelsonOverview
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.
Cast of Oh Dem Watermelons
Crew of Oh Dem Watermelons
About Oh Dem Watermelons
What is Oh Dem Watermelons about?
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.
When was Oh Dem Watermelons released?
Oh Dem Watermelons was released on August 13, 1965.
How long is Oh Dem Watermelons?
Oh Dem Watermelons runs 12 minutes.
Who directed Oh Dem Watermelons?
Oh Dem Watermelons was directed by Robert Nelson.
Who is in the cast of Oh Dem Watermelons?
The cast of Oh Dem Watermelons includes R.G. Davis and Saul Landau.