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Movie poster: Puppy Does the Gumbo (1984)
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Puppy Does the Gumbo

1984 · 5 min Animation

Color UCLA Student Film part of the Animation Workshop, preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Collage & Paper Cut animation with live action dance sequences of a boy and his dog turning the world on to the "gumbo" dance. Inspired by the whimsical lyrics of her friend’s funk song of the same name, which was a visual story of a dog traveling to other dimensions.

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Year 1984
Genre Animation
Director Catherine Hardwicke
Runtime 5 min.

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Puppy Does the Gumbo is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1984. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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