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Post by pumpkinking18 on Aug 7, 2009 18:31:53 GMT -5
So I know a few members on here haven't seen the movie before (it's unfortunately never been released on video in the US because of the "racism" and "historical inaccuracy," :  but are familiar with Splash Mountain. So I decided to post up the youtube links so peeps could get a chance to see it and the cute charries. X3 These are only the animated segments but the whole movie ( www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrAKhHcZM-Y) ish there too. |
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Post by cerbie on Aug 8, 2009 11:53:53 GMT -5
THAT'S WHY I'VE NEVER SEEN IT! XD Racism and historical inaccuracy?
Wow. We're so dramatic.
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Post by Disney on Aug 8, 2009 11:57:04 GMT -5
I have seen the Song of the South too many times to count, and in spite of that, I have never found anything racistic in it. As for the historical inaccuracy? I started studying history for over 30 years ago (Yes, I'm THAT old...) Now tell me: WHERE is that inaccuracy?
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Post by cerbie on Aug 8, 2009 12:02:44 GMT -5
.......ask the U.S. XD We're so ridiculous, honestly.
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Post by Disney on Aug 8, 2009 12:12:27 GMT -5
 Wow. In Norway I read comix about Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit in my childhood. I am not harmed by it. *Tries to hide devil horns* ;D |
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Post by foxiliscious on Aug 8, 2009 15:54:56 GMT -5
Well, some people think it's racist because of the use of the word "tarbaby". Supposedly, it's a derogatory term now but back then it just meant, "a sticky situation." How does one definition just morph into another? I'll never know.
People were also upset because Uncle Remus was portrayed as a "happy slave" and well, while I suppose that was inaccurate, what do they want to really see? A nice, old man getting whipped in the scenes he's not telling stories in?? I DON'T think so. People need to just pull the sticks out of their butt and enjoy the movie for what it is. A cute tale that takes you away from the harshness of reality for an hour and a half. Just like all the other disney movies. =3
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Post by Hades on Aug 8, 2009 19:25:58 GMT -5
Amen. ^^
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Post by cale on Aug 8, 2009 19:28:53 GMT -5
Oh man, that's USA paranoia for you. Unfortunately, since the Canadian government is incapable of making their own decisions, we just follow our good ol' American cousins. No Uncle Remus for Canada either.
I really do think it should be released. I remember reading an article about the movie in Maclean's (intellectual Canadian magazine XD) saying that if Peter Pan (with its Indian scene) can be released, then why not Song of the South?
Of course, I may not have a say in this because I'm from England, and very European, but I don't see anything racist about it. It's not a big deal if he's black, and if anything this movie teaches that color doesn't matter (the kid's mother didn't want the boy spending time with Uncle Remus, but in the end she accepts). And no, it's not pedophilia either (another bogus allegation made by the USA).
Maybe they'll put it out after The Princess and the Frog makes its debut. If the 'critics' don't blast that one too.
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Post by foxiliscious on Aug 8, 2009 20:17:20 GMT -5
*snugs all* I completely understand where you're coming from, Cale and given from what we've seen so far in the trailers, I have the highest expectations for The Princess and the Frog than for any movie that's come out from the mouse within the past five years. Everything about the preview just screams, "Disney Renaissance!!" and I hope that it will be a way for SOTS to come out of the vault at last. =3
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Post by foxiliscious on Oct 31, 2009 19:49:59 GMT -5
And in other news: What... ...the ...GORSH... ...is dis shiz?!!!  ...the face... ...it's like, DERP!!!  |
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Post by lady on Nov 1, 2009 12:21:15 GMT -5
We saw that just last night after Metalocalypse. Wow this film. What it prepared us for.  Nothing like the original of course. |
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Post by bambi on Nov 1, 2009 16:53:45 GMT -5
Ah, yes, I actually got to watch the whole movie online a long time ago, and I gotta say that I never really saw anything very racist or wrong about it. I mean, I have read that it has been criticized for making slavery appear pleasant and that it pretends that slavery didn't exist, but slavery wasn't even focused so much at all in the film. In fact, the film itself is set after the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. It pretty much focuses on Uncle Remus drawing upon his tales of Brer Rabbit to help little Johnny deal with his confusion over his parents' separation as well as his new life on the plantation. That's all. Oh, well, if only the people at the Disney corporation would have an even more open mind that they could see the error of their ways and release it on DVD in the US so that it can be viewed for it's artistic merit. lol Yeah, I remember seeing the video cover for that, too, and judging how bad it would turn out to be. Guess I was right on that.  |
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Post by foxiliscious on Nov 1, 2009 19:09:05 GMT -5
Dude, one of the stories was about Foxy (who was considerably more of drama queen in this) throwing a house party and not inviting Brer Rabbit. And--and-- ...the house rocked (badly animated, naturally) back and forth like in the Jellyfish Jam episode of Spongebob. W... T... F...in a bucket. XPPPPP The whole thing was so horrible that it was funny. Not worth my $4.99 though. XPP |
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Post by lady on Nov 1, 2009 21:09:13 GMT -5
^ LUL
and you,re gonna watch it again. >_> have fun.
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Post by foxiliscious on Nov 1, 2009 21:52:55 GMT -5
Hey, with a little Kahlua, anything's funny. XP
P.S. Danny Glover needed the dough. ;P
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but are familiar with Splash Mountain. So I decided to post up the youtube links so peeps could get a chance to see it and the cute charries. X3
Wow. In Norway I read comix about Brer Fox and Brer Rabbit in my childhood. I am not harmed by it. *Tries to hide devil horns* ;D
