I just saw this film for the first time since I was a boy and realise that much of it is embarassing to contemporary viewers, but it is so outrageous that it should never be seen again? Disney still markets the cartoon characters, and it contains the first Oscar-honoured performance by a black actor. Surely that's historic, and deserves to be seen rather than airbrushed out of history. The DVD could include a new featurette acknowledging the controversy and looking at its pros and cons. Birth of a Nation is worse and has been released on DVD, but will this have an ill effect on young minds? I'd be genuinely interested to hear what black people who have seen the film think about it.
2006-08-30 10:49:26 · 8 answers · asked by Dunrobin 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Hello,Yes, this film should be released for everyone to form his own opinion. I have seen the film recently and I own a copy of it.I was very shocked by this Disney film over the racial imbalance portrayed in the film. I am afraid one needs more space than this small page to fully explore and discuss the film's problems.I do suggest for more information on post U.S.Civil War Era,look up on Google. Also take a peek at the other 1946 films which were being made.Then study
the World War II returning soldiers and their families.Even the political atmosphere of 1946.And of course, you could read about the author of Uncle Remus tales,Joel Chandler Harris.And of course there should be plenty of articles on Walt Disney's decision to make the film in the first place and then to cancel the film's release.Anyone who really wants to find the answer to your question, needs to do some homework.
2006-08-30 17:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by aliceaceofhearts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked for Disney for several years and we were told that it would never again be released in the US. I love it, too. It's a shame.
EDIT:FYI that Amazon link below states the movie is not currently available and that Amazon will tell the production company how many requests they have received for the movie's release. I'm sorry to say all the requesting in the world is not going to change the minds of the Disney execs. The only one I've ever heard of people actually owning is the Japanese version with the subtitles. If anyone claims to have another version, it is illegal.
2006-08-30 10:55:22 · answer #2 · answered by disneychick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is yet another occasion of the laptop police taking history (be it surely, or hollywood's version of it.) and coaching/talk as a decision, out of the hands of mothers and fathers. in simple terms like Warner Brothers and Disney have blocked re-launch of diverse wartime cartoons. i ought to declare, I surely have got here upon it unusual that they might block the re-launch of "music of the South" and yet, build Splash Mountain interior it is topic parks based around the B'rer characters from that action picture. That holiday, inspite of each and everything, makes infants ask approximately that action picture further and extra do no longer you think of?
2016-10-01 02:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is an intelligent and informed question. I actually have a copy of this from Japan in laserdisc. All I have to say to anyone who does not like a movie: do not watch or buy it. DO NOT TELL ME THAT I CANNOT WATCH IT. It is a PG movie that handles slaves. What are we going to do? Never mention slavery because someone's feelings are hurt. Who cares? Slavery is over and done with. Move on. Quit harping in the past. This is a great film and deserves that respect.
2006-08-30 11:41:19 · answer #4 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi Dunrobbin , "Zipity Do Da Zipity Aih" " SONG OF THE SOUTH" was I think the first Disney film I'd ever seen.....I think it came to Glasgow where I was a boy in the 1950's........ I thought it was great......................."I actually met the actor who played UNCLE REMUS he was in the glasgow Lewis's store doing a promo for that wonderful film,unfortunatley I cant remember his name..............sorry about that........but to a 10 year old as I was then I thought it was a cracker of a movie , I'd love to see it again..............I do not think black people would object to its re-showing , after all it is part of world history ................cheers..
2006-08-30 11:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by josei boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally want to see that movie!!!!! I have read the story many times, but have never been able to find the movie. I would LOVE to see Disney release it on DVD.
2006-08-30 10:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by lovergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't disney just release a remake/redo of this movie?
Yes they did, its called "The Adventures of Brer Rabbit."
2006-08-30 10:56:14 · answer #7 · answered by boukenger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy it at www.amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00003CX5G/002-6910123-5929665?n=130
2006-08-30 12:21:45 · answer #8 · answered by sexylittlemisstweetybird83 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋