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1 |
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English (ENG) |
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Description: | "Mondo Cane" creators Gualtiero Jacopetti and Franco Prosperi turned their cameras on slavery in 1800s America with this brutal, gut-tightening docudrama that Roger Ebert dubbed "the most disgusting, contemptuous insult to decency ever to masquerade as a documentary." Re-creations of brutality and degradation against African slaves in the South are put up against clips of '60s civil unrest. 123 min./136 min. Italian language cut. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: Italian DTS HD mono Master Audio, English (dubbed)DTS HD mono Master Audio; bonus documentaries "The Godfathers of Mondo" (2003), "The Importance of Shocking: Gualtiero Jacopetti" (2009); featurettes; image gallery; soundtrack CD. In Italian with English subtitles/Dubbed in English. Four-disc set."Goodbye Uncle Tom" is a controversial and visually striking 1971 Italian docudrama directed by Gualtiero Jacopetti and Franco Prosperi, now available in an impressive 4K UHD Blu-Ray edition from Blue Underground. This film explores the horrors of American slavery through a pseudo-documentary lens, blending historical reenactments with shocking imagery to provoke thought and debate. The new restoration offers unprecedented clarity, bringing every detail to life for modern audiences while preserving its raw impact. Blue Underground is renowned for their meticulous restorations of cult classics and exploitation cinema, ensuring that films like "Goodbye Uncle Tom" are preserved with respect to their original vision.
Directors Gualtiero Jacopetti and Franco Prosperi were pioneers of the Mondo film genre, previously acclaimed for works such as "Mondo Cane," which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Their bold approach challenged cinematic norms and sparked worldwide discussions about documentary ethics. Notable cast members include Dick Gregory?an influential comedian, civil rights activist, and actor known for his groundbreaking stand-up career?and George Sanders (narrator), who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in "All About Eve." Composer Riz Ortolani contributed a haunting score; he also scored classics like "Cannibal Holocaust" and received international recognition with his music from "Mondo Cane." |
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Director: |
Franco E Prosperi, Franco E. Prosperi, Gualtiero Jacopetti |
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Age rating: |
Suitable only for adults |
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Manufacturer No.: |
827058803298 |
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