The History of White People in America
1985, English. Directed by Harry Shearer.
satire
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.
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- 0h 47m
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 4 June 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Allen Rucker, Martin Mull
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The History of White People in America: quick answers
What comes after The History of White People in America?
Next in the series: The History of White People in America: Volume II (1986) and Portrait of a White Marriage (1988).
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How long is The History of White People in America?
The History of White People in America runs 47 minutes (0h 47m).
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The History of White People in America isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 June 1985. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The History of White People in America?
If you liked The History of White People in America, try Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs, John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City, How to Irritate People.
Who directed The History of White People in America?
The History of White People in America (1985) was directed by Harry Shearer and stars Martin Mull, Mary Kay Place, Fred Willard.