Coonskin

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Jack F @MovieFan111 Mar 3, 2026 Well it was certainly interesting. Reminded me of Fritz the Cat. I thought the animation-live action hybrid was really cool. Copious amounts of violence and nudity throughout. See more Teddy B @RT38636458 Jan 14, 2025 Ralph Bakshi's problems with structure remain as apparent as ever, but this problem is used in his advantage due to the abstract multi-layered story taking place in it. The difference between Bakshi and someone like John K is that Ralph has something to say and the skills to say it with. See more Noe G @RT06896914 Apr 6, 2024 Coonskin is my number one most favorite Ralph Bakshi film I give this film a 10/10 See more Devon B @RT63162071 Jan 3, 2023 The movie is a satirical film about America's viewing of black people, the Hollywood industry, the mafia and the Blaxploitation genre that was very popular at the time. The plot is basically two plots switching from animation to live action. The animated part tells the story which is in the form of an Uncle Ramus folktale about 3 guys Brother Rabbit, Brother Bear, and Preacher Fox Brother Rabbit leaves his farm home to go to Harlem in order to take over the crime racket that's going on. The other plots are about a couple of friends named Samson( played by Barry White) and The Preacher (played by Charles Gordone) who are trying to bust they're best friend Randy (played by Philip Michael Thomas) out of jail. There's also this miss America character who portrays America itself. This is a very informative movie, i'm really glad that I was able to understand things because I kind of have a little trouble understanding what's going when comes to some of Bakshi's films but this time I understood what was going on and I could explain in good detail. But that's not the only reason why I liked it not just because I was able to understand it. The reason I liked the movie was due to the same reason I liked Fritz the Cat due to its excitement and enjoyable themes. But of course just like a lot of other Bakshi films there are scenes that don't make sense and feel as if it has nothing to do with the film. But it's still a bizarre, crazy, weird sort of experience. I would have to give this movie 3 in a half thumbs up because it's not an amazing movie but still good enough to scrape by. At least I think it is. See more Feb 22, 2022 This movie is a masterpiece of satire. As one who experienced the 70's, it superbly captures the zeitgeist of the decade. The concept is brilliant: an urban, satirical take on Disney's "Song of the South." Not PC in the least, this film mercilessly satirizes everything. Remember, without Bakshi's "Heavy Traffic", and this film, no "Simpsons", no "Family Guy" exists. Somehow more relevant than ever, this film is Bakshi's masterpiece. 4 1/2 out of 5. See more Feb 26, 2021 Politically incorrect, but that's what I love about it. It's a movie that took a lot of balls to make and release, and was controversial back in 1975, which means...NO WAY IN HELL would it be made or released today. It may take a few viewings to really appreciate it, once you get past the shock factor. That's if you can. See more Read all reviews

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