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Disney Reconsiders Releasing “Song of the South” on DVD

Have you ever seen Disney‘s “Song of the South”? I haven’t and unless you’re a lot older than I am you likely haven’t either. However, you’ve probably heard of tales of Br’er Rabbit and gang, as well as heard the famous song “Zip a Dee Doo Dah”. If you’ve been to the Magic Kingdom theme park, the ride Splash Mountain is based on these stories. Disney had chosen not to release the movie because of its portrayal of southern black plantation workers. To offer a brief synopsis (gleaned from my own readings of Uncle Remus’ tales and other online summaries … Continue reading →

Where In The World Is “Song of the South”?

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There are very few movies that have caused me to spring forth tears like a fountain in the middle of Epcot Center. However, those few are there and they range all over the gamut of genres. One such film was Song of the South. My Mom took me to see this film when I was probably 7 or 8, just as she took me to see most Disney re-releases: fresh in the theatre. As a child, I fell in love with the character of Uncle Remus. I wanted to talk to him and hear his stories for myself. When little … Continue reading →