Also, having watched American thrillers, I was completely caught off guard by the scene near the end. The film gives a bleak outlook on the state of humanity and didn't show the police with much competence. Hide the razorblades and cutlery. You won't want to keep living after watching this one.
 

Ralph Bakshi pulls no punches in this Harlem-based take on the tale of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and Brer Bear. No race, religion, social status, gender, sexual preference or curse word is safe from teasing. The "N" word flows quite frequently, and not as a term of 'Gangsta' endearment.

While the film is chock full of outrageous, over-the-top, Felix The Cat/Max Fleischer-esque, slapstick animation, the film takes the opportunity to mix in gripping social commentary about America, during that time period. Animation and live action are brought together well before Roger Rabbit. Listen for the voice of Al "Grandpa" Lewis from the Munsters TV series.