Oh Dem Watermelons(1965)
Oh Dem Watermelons 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.
Oh Dem Watermelons (1965) is a music film directed by Robert Nelson, released on August 13, 1965 with a runtime of 12m. It stars R.G. Davis and Saul Landau. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Nelson
- Writers:
- Robert Nelson
- Producers:
- Robert Nelson
- Production:
- The San Francisco Mime Troupe
- Status:
- Released
Oh Dem Watermelons Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Robert Nelson, written by Robert Nelson, produced by Robert Nelson.
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Oh Dem Watermelons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 13 ratings.
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Oh Dem Watermelons – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Oh Dem Watermelons?
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The main cast of Oh Dem Watermelons (1965) includes R.G. Davis and Saul Landau. The film was directed by Robert Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Oh Dem Watermelons released?
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Oh Dem Watermelons was released on August 13, 1965 and runs for 12m.
Is Oh Dem Watermelons worth watching?
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Oh Dem Watermelons (1965) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.