It was offensive and somewhat disturbing to watch, but I'm glad I saw it. Any video copies of this film seriously edit this section of the film. Though I can understand from one perspective, I think it's important to view these films in their entirety and keep in mind the historical context. Yes, the concept of minstrel shows is offensive and wrong - I don't deny that. That was provided in what I think may have been the strongest film we saw all night - Guy Richie's Snatch .
Snatch is in a similar vein and just a terrific film.
Funny and violent, it is really an English Pulp Fiction style film. The movie should get to Minnesota mid January. Harry just flew him in to sign posters. That was just the coolest. Sadly, a piece of crap called Beneath the Valley of the Super Vixens .