The History of White People in America (1985)

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The History of White People in America (1985) poster

In this parody of documentaries, host Martin Mull discusses the contributions that white people have made to the USA, visits the Institute of White Studies, and follows a typical white family as they go about their everyday lives.

Director: Harry Shearer
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Runtime: 47 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: John Axness
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

satire, whiteness

More Films by Director: Harry Shearer
More Films in Genre: Comedy, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The History of White People in America about?
In this parody of documentaries, host Martin Mull discusses the contributions that white people have made to the USA, visits the Institute of White Studies, and follows a typical white family as they go about their everyday lives.
Who directed The History of White People in America?
The History of White People in America was directed by Harry Shearer.
Who stars in The History of White People in America?
The History of White People in America stars Martin Mull, Mary Kay Place, Fred Willard, Steve Martin, Edie McClurg, Craig Richard Nelson.
How long is The History of White People in America?
The History of White People in America has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is The History of White People in America?
The History of White People in America is a Comedy, TV Movie film.
Where was The History of White People in America produced?
The History of White People in America was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The History of White People in America?
The themes of The History of White People in America include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.