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Meet the Raisins!

1988 0h 34m EN
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AnimationComedyMusic
Synopsis
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An animated mockumentary follows a group of anthropomorphic raisins from their early beginnings to musical stardom, decline, and eventual comeback. Through interviews, performances, and archival-style footage, the special explores the group’s history and rise to fame.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Barry Bruce
Writers
Barry Bruce, Arthur Sellers, Arthur Sellers
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 34-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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38 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "California Raisins Collection" β€” so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kelley Baker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tim Conner and David Downing and Kareem carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0261062 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Barry Bruce directs. Kelley Baker cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 34-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.
  • 238 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Part of the "California Raisins Collection" β€” so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
  • 4Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 5Editor Kelley Baker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Tim Conner and David Downing and Kareem carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0261062 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 7 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Editing
Kelley Baker
Runtime
34 min Β· 0h 34m
Status
Released
Original language
EN

Part of

California Raisins Collection

The California Raisins films follow the story of the fictitious band in these mockumentary style films.

Also by

Barry Bruce

Production companies

Who made it

  • Will Vinton Studios

    Will Vinton Studios

    US

Key crew

  • EditorKelley Baker
  • ProducerWill Vinton

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • documentary
  • music

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1988-11-04

Also known as

International titles

  • Meet the Raisins! The Story of the California RaisinsUS
  • The California Raisins - Meet The RaisinsUS

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