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On December 14, 1946, less than a month after the film’s premiere, The New York Times reported on a picket line outside Manhattan’s Palace Theater, where protesters carried signs that read “We fought for Uncle Sam, not Uncle Tom” and “The Song of the South is slightly off-key because Disney says it’s wrong to be free.”. 96.
- Man, From Bambi. Here’s a hot take: humans — we’re the worst! When it comes to villains in the Disney canon, the unknowable and unseen Man in the classic Bambi is the tops.
- Maleficent, From Sleeping Beauty. “Now you must deal with me — and all the powers of Hell!” Few moments in the Disney canon top Maleficent transforming into a fire-breathing dragon to take out the heroic Prince Philip from saving Princess Aurora.
- Scar, From The Lion King. Speaking of deliciously awful, here’s the king. What makes Scar so great and so weird is Jeremy Irons’ incredible voice performance.
- Gaston, From Beauty and the Beast. The inversion of every blandly good-looking Prince Charming, Gaston is one of the most disturbingly recognizable villains in Disney history.
Aug 11, 2022 · Walt Disney Pictures. Before getting to the many controversies of Disney's film, let's first look at the source material. "Song of the South" is based on the "Uncle Remus" stories written by Joel ...
May 4, 2024 · 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. WARNING: This article discusses racist depictions of Black people. Disney is riding a wave of nostalgia by remaking many of its ...
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Jan 22, 2023 · Disney is closing its iconic ride Splash Mountain on Monday, January 23. The movie behind the ride, "Song of the South," was criticized for its depiction of Black Americans in a...
Mar 22, 2023 · Splash Mountain will close at Disneyland and Disney World to scrub Song of the South from Disney’s legacy. But after Walt Disney’s animated film courted controversy, the company quietly...
Jul 2, 2020 · Silencing 'Song of the South': Why Disney's most racist film remains a cultural flash point. Kevin Polowy. · Senior Correspondent, Yahoo Entertainment. Updated July 2, 2020 at 7:01 PM · 9...
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