The History of White People in America

The History of White People in America

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1985 · 47 min · ★ 6.4 · Comedy, TV Movie

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 European-American family as they go about their everyday lives.

Directed by Harry Shearer · Written by Allen Rucker

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