Dissecting the Casual Racism of “Airplane!”
Airplane! (1980) is a fun spoof comedy with lots of laughs, right? I watched this film for the first time the other night. I loved it. Then came the racist jokes.

Poor man Jamal found a gigantic diamond by the river near his house. Is he ready to become rich?
Airplane! (1980) is a fun spoof comedy with lots of laughs, right? I watched this film for the first time the other night. I loved it. Then came the racist jokes.
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This fantasy musical movie is an origin story about the title character.
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It is as bad as your remember, and you are fortunate if you've never watched it. Keep it that way!