tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post5383707944386564341..comments2024-02-27T07:05:13.652-05:00Comments on Reel Fanatic: Will you hear "Song of the South"?Reel Fanatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-15684159610830358722007-05-13T13:52:00.000-04:002007-05-13T13:52:00.000-04:00Los Angeles Urban Policy RoundtableMay 13, 2007For...Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>May 13, 2007<BR/>For Immediate Release<BR/>Contact: Earl Ofari Hutchinson<BR/>310-672-2542<BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>A Statement from Earl Ofari Hutchinson, President Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable Praising Disney’s Decision Not to Re-Release the Racially Stereotypical Film, Song of the South.<BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>“The Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable praises the decision by Disney Studios reaffirming its position not to release for home video sale the 1946 racially stereotypical film, Song of the South. The film depicts blacks as happy-go-lucky, submissive, storytelling, servants and helpmates. The Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable opposed the re-release of Song of the South without a disclaimer and a preface on the historic harm of racial stereotypes on American society. Disney’s decision not to re-release the film affirms that they are a socially responsible corporation that understands and is sensitive to the hurt of racial stereotypes. The Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable will continue to monitor and work closely with Disney and other studios to insure, quality, fair and balanced productions free of racially and gender demeaning images and stereotypes. <BR/><BR/> <BR/><BR/>Partial List of Endorsers:<BR/><BR/>Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable<BR/><BR/>Los Angeles Civil Rights Assn.<BR/><BR/>NAACP National Board Rep<BR/><BR/>Youth Advocacy CoalitionThe Hutchinson Political Reporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04327319276889869398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-20564041348062025762007-04-12T18:43:00.000-04:002007-04-12T18:43:00.000-04:00Up until I recently made the conversion to digital...Up until I recently made the conversion to digital cable - so I could watch the Sopranos end - I had only AMC for "classic" movies, Mr. Mckinley, and you're certainly right that it's a pretty sorry station .. I now get TCM also, which I much prefer ... And your sentiments are very well put, anonymous one ... There are many things kids today could learn from this great movieReel Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-19493995681361579732007-04-12T18:24:00.000-04:002007-04-12T18:24:00.000-04:00"Song of the South" is long overdue to be released..."Song of the South" is long overdue to be released on DVD. I have asked Disney for years to reissue it. Having grown up in the 50's, before the Civil Rights Movement was really strong, this movie made a deep impression on me. As a white female in that era, we were taught to fear Black Men. When I saw "Song of the South" as a child, it completely changed my opinion of Black Men. Uncle Remus was a kindly Black Gentleman, who made the world a brighter place for everyone who saw the movie. After seeing that movie I no longer thought of Black Men as villains, but as kind friendly people, just like any other human being.Seeing "Song of the South" at the Drive-In with my family is one of my fondest memories of childhood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-49979744298314699672007-04-12T17:35:00.000-04:002007-04-12T17:35:00.000-04:00Revisionist history serves no one, particularly in...Revisionist history serves no one, particularly in these days of heightened racial sensitivity (Google "Imus" and "nappy haired hos" for more in this topic). American Movie Classic (back when they ran actual "classics") heavily edited the Little Rascals shorts for perceived racial incorrectness. But who was the judge of what was okay and what wasn't? It's a slippery slope when we start lying about our collective past...Will McKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09047622181150210123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-33711566825167216262007-04-12T05:14:00.000-04:002007-04-12T05:14:00.000-04:00Hmmm ... When you describe him like that, it certa...Hmmm ... When you describe him like that, it certainly does take away some of the appeal, Jeremy ... I'm glad to hear to much support for Song of the South, since it's one of my favorite animated moviesReel Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-15682621138066197372007-04-12T03:52:00.000-04:002007-04-12T03:52:00.000-04:00I'd definitely like to see Song of the South again...I'd definitely like to see Song of the South again. I remember seeing it as a kid and literally singing "Zip-a-dee-doo-dah" in the aisles.<BR/>As for the Henry Hill clip--Henry lives here in Seattle. He is a derelict and a drunk. He talks about the mob with the fondness of a high school football star who is now a checker at the local grocery store.<BR/>Seeing what a tweaked out loser Hill was really shattered all of the glamour from Goodfellas and a lot of mob flicks (all except Godfather 2).<BR/>So I don't know if you'd want to watch a doco about him.jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313206057933336246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-10805089630505091652007-04-12T00:16:00.000-04:002007-04-12T00:16:00.000-04:00It's time to release Song of the South. From what ...It's time to release Song of the South. From what I remember, it's less offense than "What Makes the Red Man Red" from Peter Pan or the Siamese song from Aristocats.<BR/><BR/>And I'd be fine if they'd just skip the lecture beforehand explaining why we'd be wrong to enjoy the movie and shuld feel guilty if we do.billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116980864333670109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-79339661196719267402007-04-11T21:36:00.000-04:002007-04-11T21:36:00.000-04:00I think "Anchors Aweigh" beats "Song of the South"...I think "Anchors Aweigh" beats "Song of the South" by a year for combining live action and animation. Love that Gene Kelly! IMDB tells me that Disney refused to let them use Mickey as a dance partner so Jerry got the tap instead. Still sounded like Mickey, though. Sneaky.Divinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204047865617818203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-19804524539183368332007-04-11T20:15:00.000-04:002007-04-11T20:15:00.000-04:00You're right on about "Song of the South." LOOOOON...You're right on about "Song of the South." LOOOOONG overdue on DVD. <BR/><BR/>Heck, why don't they just put a intro from Leonard Maltin explaining the context of the times, blah, blah, blah, (similar to some of the Disney cartoon releases) and let's move on and make a great film available for home screening. <BR/><BR/>With all of the serious problems we have in this world, debating on whether "Song of the South" should be released on DVD doesn't seem all that important.Jake Mabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908036270824377919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-1372418856995789702007-04-11T19:08:00.000-04:002007-04-11T19:08:00.000-04:00I saw the Henry Hill clip the other day and I must...I saw the Henry Hill clip the other day and I must say that I was intrigued, if only to hear an insider perspective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-34134278544627706312007-04-11T18:17:00.000-04:002007-04-11T18:17:00.000-04:00I don't really mind being called immature from tim...I don't really mind being called immature from time to time, Nell ... I'm sure I at least occasionally deserve .. And I'm very happy to link to your blog, and I hope some people managed to find it, since I genuinely enjoy reading itReel Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-28442405667179891622007-04-11T17:40:00.000-04:002007-04-11T17:40:00.000-04:00Thanks so much for tagging my blog and especially ...Thanks so much for tagging my blog and especially for the kind words. It means a lot coming from someone whose judgment and talent I admire. Re some of your recent posts: One thing I always thought was very funny was that "Goodfellas" came out the same year as "My Blue Heaven" -- essentially serious and comic takes on the same situation from writers who are married to each other. "Goodfellas" was based on the book by Nicholas Pileggi and the underrated "My Blue Heaven" from a screenplay by Nora Ephron. <BR/><BR/>I'd like to see "Song of the South" released, with some extras putting it into context, and encourage families to talk about some of the issues it raises. Some of those stories are rooted in African folktales. <BR/><BR/>And don't let anyone tell you that appreciation for Rodriguez and Tarantino is immature! I'm in my 50's and a very respectable citizen and enjoy them both very much. We had a rule with our kids -- no one is ever allowed to make fun of someone for liking something. I think the burden of proof is always on the one who doesn't like it.Nell Minowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314988484518839998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-8006571661112581992007-04-11T13:56:00.000-04:002007-04-11T13:56:00.000-04:00I think you are right. Kids of today are mostly c...I think you are right. Kids of today are mostly color-blind and they would be charmed by 'Song of the South'.kookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994570192941993135noreply@blogger.com