Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

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Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

1987
Movie
60 min
English

An all-star cast lead by Richard Dreyfus perform sketches celebrating the bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, including new animation done by Disney.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Joseph P. ReidyGenres: Documentary, History, Comedy

Plot Summary

This historical comedy documentary celebrates the 200th anniversary of the United States Constitution. It uses a vaudeville style to present key moments and figures in American history leading up to and during the Constitutional Convention. The film aims to educate and entertain by bringing historical events to life with humor and theatrical flair.

Critical Reception

The documentary was created for the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution and was well-received for its unique and entertaining approach to a significant historical event. It was praised for its ability to make complex historical information accessible and engaging for a broad audience through its creative use of vaudeville elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative and entertaining historical presentation.

  • Applauded for making the U.S. Constitution accessible through humor.

  • Seen as a unique and effective educational tool for the Bicentennial.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by WETA-TV and aired on PBS, aiming to engage viewers with American history in a lighthearted yet informative manner.

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