American patriotism spoofed in Klein's "Mr. Freedom" (1969)

The visual quality on this clip is diminished -- rent or buy the original disc! This clip has been uploaded to supplement a review on the Media Funhouse blog, at: www.mediafunhouse.blogspot.com William Klein superbly skewers American patriotism in this scene from "Mr. Freedom" (1969). John Abbey stars, with Delphine Seyrig (in the crazy wig) and Serge Gainsbourg on hand for support. Mr. Freedom's wonderful mock big of country-love is followed by an eye-filling montage that is bright and bouncy -- and dark and menacing.