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The History of White People in America (1985)

satire

Genre : Comedy, TV Movie

Runtime : 48M

Director : Harry Shearer

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Martin Mull
Martin Mull
Host
Mary Kay Place
Mary Kay Place
Joyce Harrison
Fred Willard
Fred Willard
Hal Harrison
Steve Martin
Steve Martin
Edie McClurg
Edie McClurg
Housewife
Craig Richard Nelson
Craig Richard Nelson

Crews

Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer
Director
Martin Mull
Martin Mull
Writer

Trailers and other movies

The History of White People in America - Religion (part 1 of 3)

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