Tossing a Nigger in a Blanket
A method soldier boys have for amusing themselves in their leisure moments. New comrades are frequently initiated by the old-fashioned sport of tossing in a blanket. The newly arrived recruit, who is the victim of their sport, enjoys himself, perhaps, less than the other participants.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1898 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | William C. Paley |
| Runtime | 1 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.8/10 (14 votes) |
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The film constructs a document of ritual, relying on a single static shot to record a moment of collective initiation. It explores the dynamics of power and camaraderie through the straightforward documentation of an act.
What lingers after viewing is not amusement, but a stark historical record that demands critical engagement with its era and subjects. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: William C. Paley
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