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Post by Pride on Apr 5, 2007 22:09:57 GMT -5
Song of the South is a Disney Classic. Made in 1946, it was their first big live action movie. It also has one of Disney's most popular songs in it, "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah". In addition to those historic feats, it also is the storyline for the "Splash Mountain" ride in the parks. So, why can't you purchase this Disney Classic? Well, maybe soon you can.
The movie has been hidden in the Disney Archives for many years. It was never released on video because some thought that it had a racist depiction of blacks on southern plantations. Yet, there has been a petition signed by 115,000 people who want this movie available for purchase. Even with its 60th Anniversary last year, nothing was mentioned about it's possible release. However, Bob Iger stated recently that there may be reconsideration.
"The question of Song of the South comes up periodically; in fact, it was raised at last year's annual meeting . . . ," Iger said. "And since that time, we've decided to take a look at it again because we've had numerous requests about bringing it out. Our concern was that a film that was made so many decades ago being brought out today perhaps could be either misinterpreted or that it would be somewhat challenging in terms of providing the appropriate context."
Song of the South is about a boy named Johnny, who goes to live with his grandparents' Georgia plantation. It tell of Johnny's relationship with Uncle Remus, a black servant, and his stories of Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear and Brer Fox; which happen to be actual black folk tales. Source:www.magicalmountain.net/WDWNewsDetail.asp?page=1&NewsID=1491&tag=I saw this on the news two days ago and decided to look into it. Does anyone have an opinion about this film being considered to be open for the public?
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Post by Spiritgal304 on Apr 6, 2007 0:08:21 GMT -5
So are they really going to do it this time? We always hear news that they are thinking about it but it never happens.
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Post by Butterscotch on Apr 6, 2007 9:26:14 GMT -5
I'm a bit skeptical. I've heard several rumors about Song of the South bing released on DVD or video, but it never pans out
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Post by LauraHonest on Apr 6, 2007 12:33:44 GMT -5
i don't know anyone who has actually seen it. They must be really worried about it being taken the wrong way....
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Post by ºoºPixie Dustºoº on Apr 7, 2007 12:33:59 GMT -5
I have never gotten to see this movie, and I would love to see it! It's about time that Disney re-releases it - I hope they really do. I think people need to understand that, unfortunate as it was, some things like slavery are a part of our history. It doesn't mean that we like it, but it's a fact. There are lots of movies that face issues like this, but they're still brought out. Why should this one be any different? It's a Disney classic, and I personally would love to have the opportunity to see it for myself. Just my opinion - I hope I don't offend anyone here.
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Post by Pride on Apr 7, 2007 12:39:16 GMT -5
I have never gotten to see this movie, and I would love to see it! It's about time that Disney re-releases it - I hope they really do. I think people need to understand that, unfortunate as it was, some things like slavery are a part of our history. It doesn't mean that we like it, but it's a fact. There are lots of movies that face issues like this, but they're still brought out. Why should this one be any different? It's a Disney classic, and I personally would love to have the opportunity to see it for myself. Just my opinion - I hope I don't offend anyone here. I agree. It was made in the days that slavery was a big deal, and now that it's 2007, I think people should understand that it is in the past. We learn about it in school, we watch Remember the Titans (don't get me started on that movie), and we learn about Martin Luther King Jr. So why should a Disney movie, that involves cartoon characters and happy songs that was made IN THAT DAY, be any different? |
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Post by LauraHonest on Apr 7, 2007 16:50:25 GMT -5
If I may play the devil's advocate here for a minute.
To some people slavery still is a big issue. or if not slavery but racism that was started and made worse by slavery. There are parts of this country (USA) where race is still a huge issue. Parts of the south are horribly racist still. I grew up in a very secluded area of Colorado. Mostly white and a few hispanics. When i got married i moved to Arkansas. I didn't realize that race was such an issue still. I was amazed to find that racism was so rampant. I thought that Remember the Titans type situations were over, i mean that was more than 30 years ago and slavery ended almost 150 years ago. for some small communities it is still a huge deal!
having said that. I still think that Disney should rerelease this movie. We need to get over it and put all racism in the past where it belongs. Like PixieDust said, it is part of our history and we don't have to like it, but it is time that we learn from that part of our past and let it go. This movie and others like it can help us realize how bad these types of stereotypes were and are and help us grow past them....
does any of that make sense?
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Post by ºoºPixie Dustºoº on Apr 7, 2007 23:19:06 GMT -5
Perfect sense! I applaud both Pride and laurahonest for their comments! We should learn from the past and not keep repeating it. I don't believe when Disney made Song of the South that they were trying to hurt anyone. I've heard bad remarks towards the Lion King, as well. People have griped about it because of it having to do with rulers and such. It doesn't matter what goes on, someone's going to complain.
Anyways...I really hope Disney will bring this movie back. I'd just love to see it.
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Apr 8, 2007 23:13:31 GMT -5
I actually remember seeing this movie when I was younger(born in 1976) before political correctness grew wildly out of control. I remember Uncle Remus as a kindly old man who told stories with a good message. While there are some people who are racist, this film will not turn an otherwise normal person into a racist. I hope that Disney releases this film again. As for taking offense to it, a wise man once said, "He who takes offense when offense isn't intended is a fool. He who takes offense when it is intended is a bigger fool."
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Post by ºoºPixie Dustºoº on Apr 9, 2007 2:21:34 GMT -5
Good quote! Wow! You're alot younger than I am, and I still have never seen this movie!
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Post by Butterscotch on Apr 15, 2007 21:10:51 GMT -5
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