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The History of White People in America

1985Movie47 min

65
GoodGoodWatch score
65
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

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 European-American family as they go about their everyday lives.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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Not for scares, romance or warmth.

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Directed by
Harry Shearer

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Facts

June 4, 1985 · 47 min · Strong Language

Released
June 4, 1985
Runtime
47 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The History of White People in America worth watching?"

Questions about The History of White People in America

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The History of White People in America worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7).

Will The History of White People in America make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and cringe comedy (9 of 10).

Is The History of White People in America plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (5 of 10) more than on its plot.