I would like to know why the movie ( Disney - Song of the South-Uncle Remus-is banned in the USA, I remember this movie as a kid, excellent movie for all kids.
2006-09-14 11:30:18 · 5 answers · asked by chumgum 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
songofthesouth.net has all the answers you need. Here are a couple of examples. Hope this helps. Q. Has Song of the South really been banned?
A. No. This is one of the long-standing myths surrounding this movie. It has been said that the NAACP banned the movie, but that simply isn't true. The NAACP did show their disapproval of the portrayal of African-Americans in the film even when Song of the South was being produced, however there hasn't been any official "banning" going on anywhere. As far as we know, Disney has taken it upon themselves to withhold this movie from the public. Supposedly, the NAACP has no current position on the film.
Q. What is so "racial" about this movie?
A. The general objections lie in the depiction of African-Americans within the live action sequences of the film, such as stereotyping. Some also mistakenly believe the movie depicts slavery, and consequently believe that Disney tried to "sugarcoat" slavery. In the 1940's, the NAACP charged the film with giving the impression of "an idyllic master-slave relationship."
2006-09-14 11:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by therealprinsess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not banned, but also probably not shown or available on DVD.
My understanding is that some southern motifs, etc. were deemed offensive to blacks. There's a lot of history to overcome.
I don't remember seeing it.
2006-09-14 18:32:52 · answer #2 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because all folks are really scared of appearing the least fit offensive to anyone. It's the ol' politically correct attitude.
2006-09-14 18:39:34 · answer #3 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't seen that seen that since I was little. The characterization of the old black man is not politically correct - it's considered to be a negative stereotype.
2006-09-14 18:33:32 · answer #4 · answered by Kris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is degrading to blacks..........at least that is the perception given. It does have good parts, and is actually accurate for the times, but in today's P/C world it is not fitting....
2006-09-14 18:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by Scotty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋