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Although Disney's reimagining of Splash Mountain is a step toward addressing its complicated history with racism, some argue that "Song of the South" should not be totally forgotten.
However, its story was also deeply racist, presenting a false, romanticized version of plantation life in a post-Civil War South.
Since its initial release the film has attracted controversy, with critics characterizing its portrayal of African Americans and plantation life as racist.
Earlier this year, Orlando’s Disney World theme park closed down the water ride Splash Mountain due to its ties to Disney’s 1946 film Song of the South, known for its racist caricatures and...
Song of the South is criticized for its racist portrayal of Black characters, especially Uncle Remus. Disney won't include Song of the South on Disney+ or new boxsets due to its deeply ingrained problematic content.
Song of the South has long been condemned for its shameful stereotypical depictions of African-Americans and cheery look at post-slavery Black plantation life. Bob Iger, Disney’s executive...
Song of the South contains other examples of racism readily evident: minstrelsy by the animated characters, especially Br'er Fox, slang in the dialogue, a wandering chorus singing traditional black songs, and Br'er Fox and Br'er Bear ensnaring Br'er Rabbit with a tar baby.
A CinemaBlend article adds: "Beyond that, Song of the South deals with the use of racist dialects, as well as the use of the trope that would later become known as the "magical negro."...
Racially segregated movie theaters and whites-only water fountains disappeared decades ago after court rulings struck down the legal framework of Jim Crow America, but another element of the era just won’t die: Walt Disney’s 1946 movie “Song of the South.” With racist stereotypes and Old South tropes, the film isn’t available to the ...
The film’s live-action depictions of Uncle Remus and his fellow smilin’, Massah-servin’ black folk are embarrassingly racist. But South’s central song, “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah,” is all but ...