The CineOdyssey Animation Film Festival is excited to present a FREE 50th Anniversary screening of COONSKIN.

CineOdyssey is proud to present the 50th Anniversary of this classic animated film by the legendary Ralph Bakshi. Originally released on August 20, 1975, “Coon Skin” is an unapologetic satire of the blaxploitation film genre as well as Disney’s Song of the South and the Uncle Remus Folktales. The story follows southern natives Brother Rabbit, Preacher Fox, and Brother Bear as they rise to the top of the organized crime racket in Harlem, encountering corrupt law enforcement, con artists, and the Mafia, in a satire of both racism within the Hollywood film system, and America itself. The film stars Philip Thomas, Charles Gordone, Barry White, and Scatman Crothers, all of whom appear in both live-action and animated sequences.

The film will be preceded by the short animated pilot ZACK IN TIME, directed by Christian Hayes

Zack In Time is a 2D animated web series about a teen who finds a time-traveling watch. Zack must try to navigate being a normal kid at a new junior high school, all while being a part of a secret agency to protect the watch from evil forces.

About CineOdyssey Animation Festival:

Founded in 2017, the transition of CineOdyssey from a live-action to an animation film festival is a compelling narrative of adaptation and innovation, dedicated to underrepresented content creators of color. Animation, driven by resilient and flexible modes of storytelling, offers filmmakers the ability to craft their narratives without the constraints of location shooting, large crews, or physical sets. Moreover, animation captivates audiences of all ages, transcending language and cultural barriers, thus broadening the festival’s reach and impact.