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For those of you who don't know Coonskin (& I'm assuming that's like 90% of the people here on DA), allow me to fill your minds with knowledge.

Coonskin is a 1975 controversial movie by the pioneer of adult animation, Ralph Bakshi, pictured here -> [link] . The plot of the movie was about 3 black people, B'rer Rabbit, Bear, & Preacher Fox (all of whom have characteristics like the animals they portray a la Song Of The South) who move to New York City from the South after their house is sold & turned into a brothel. Form there, they fight their way to the top of the Harlem drug ring by taking on false saviours, corrupt cops, & even the mafia. The movie was protested against by Al Sharpton, who felt the film was incredibly racist because of how it portrayed black people. Black people in that movie were portrayed in the stereotypical blackface style, entirely black skin with rather large red lips.

However, that didn't stop the movie from gaining its own cult following thanks to the VHSs of it. I saw the movie on Youtube (well, bits of it ^^; ), & I tend to like it. I think the movie's quite good. If you don't believe me, go on Youtube, type in Coonskin, & see for yourself (really, do it).

I got the image from here -> [link] , & the stamp template is courtesy of :iconkabrotti:. Hope ye like it.:D

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:iconnanna:
Love that movie. I gotta say I'm still a bit confused why people made a big deal about the blackface appearance of the characters considering the white people were pretty much depicted the same way.

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:iconrock-raider:
I guess because the blackface on the black people had more of an impact. Not to mention of the use of the word "nigger", & the blatant use of the black stereotypes.

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:iconnanna:
Yep, then again it's satire as well. :P

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:iconshivathesarcastic:
One of my absolute favorite movies of all time. It is an excellent piece of satire. Nice work.

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:iconrock-raider:
Thank you.:) I wish this film were available for purchase. It would make millions.

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:iconj-cat:
If you want to see the whole film, go here [link] , and type "Coonskin"

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:iconsnipermander:
One of my absolute favs, thanks for making this :thumbsup:

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:iconrock-raider:
Thanks for the comment on this.:D

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