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1. I'm not African-American, but I found the film incredibly offensive.

Mon Oct 5, 2020, 11:54 AM

Oct 2020

It was like a minstrel show. I couldn't believe the production staff was largely African-American.

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watched 'harlem nights' last night. what a hilarious movie. [View all] ihas2stinkyfeet Oct 2020 OP

I'm not African-American, but I found the film incredibly offensive. Aristus Oct 2020 #1

how so? ihas2stinkyfeet Oct 2020 #2

well, i'm not either. ihas2stinkyfeet Oct 2020 #4

"The Cotton Club" did that far better, I think. Aristus Oct 2020 #5

also a movie i loved. ihas2stinkyfeet Oct 2020 #6

I liked the movie. I will watch it again. Missn-Hitch Oct 2020 #7

me either. ihas2stinkyfeet Oct 2020 #8