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Michael

Michael

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I just returned from a vacation to Florida (3 days at WDW and then a Disney Cruise). I went with my wife, 6-year old daughter and 7 month old baby.

My daughter's favourite ride was Splash Mountain. She really liked the characters and the music during the ride. Unfortunately, she'll only get to see a poor Kaaza version of the movie (avi) because Disney has stopped releasing the film and never released a VCR or DVD version of it in the US.

I was very fond of that movie when I was growing up. I understand that the way that Uncle Remus is presented was viewed to be offensive by some people, but it is sad that Disney withdrew it from the market so that parents couldn't even make the choice.

Michael

ps - This was the first time at WDW in 20 years for me. It was very fun to go with kid. Sarah told me that she had the "best vacation ever" and now is an avid pin collector.
 
Originally posted by: MacBaine
You can blame the people who refuse to let racism die... AKA Jesse Jackson et al.
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Are you saying the KKK and the neo-Nazis would go away if Jesse Jackson et al went away?


 
Originally posted by: Dr Smooth
Originally posted by: MacBaine
You can blame the people who refuse to let racism die... AKA Jesse Jackson et al.
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Are you saying the KKK and the neo-Nazis would go away if Jesse Jackson et al went away?
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What? What are you smoking? The KKK is a very small group that has little if any power (as much power as a Yugo). Same with neo-nazis. There will always be fanatics, but that doesn't mean we should ban classic films 🙁
 
I think that Disney is missing a chance to release this film on DVD with commentary from the NAACP or a similar organization that discusses some of the stereotypes in the film. The Uncle Remus stories date back to pre and just post Civil War era and represent a fairly accurate (adjusted for entertainment and probably sweetened view) of the actual l anguage and stories of the time.

Instead, Disney is taking the safe and politically correct stance of not releasing it.

Michael
 
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