Oh Dem Watermelons
Originally released in 1965. Oh Dem Watermelons is a music film. directed by Robert Nelson. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring R.G. Davis and Saul Landau
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The San Francisco Mime Troupe
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Oh Dem Watermelons?
Oh Dem Watermelons was directed by Robert Nelson.
How long is Oh Dem Watermelons?
Oh Dem Watermelons has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Oh Dem Watermelons released?
Oh Dem Watermelons was released on August 13, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oh Dem Watermelons?
The main cast of Oh Dem Watermelons includes R.G. Davis, Saul Landau.