| HIGH SPEED EATERS African-Americans take part in a watermelon eating contest. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7266 |
| Catalog #: | 252837 | |
| Clip Number: | 252837-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 182 | |
| Timecode: | 01:11:56 - 01:12:40 | |
| Location: | 'The Deep South', United States of America. | |
| Year Shot: | 1933 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Sterotypes CONTESTS: Eating CULTURAL GROUPS: African - Americans LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Deep South | |
| Description: | High speed eaters - Now meet some more champions - the biggest bunch of melon masticators! 'The Deep South', United States of America. Various shots of African-American men of all ages taking part in a frantic watermelon eating contest. This footage may be viewed as degrading or offensive. Could be used to illustrate the stereotyped image of African-Americans in the American south at this time. | |
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