Okay, I have seen this on BBC 1 before Disney issued their worldwide ban. I can honestly say that there is NOTHING the matter with this movie! To all of you complainers, the word "massa" is never said or implied. The boy's grandmother is very kind to her "slaves" and treats them pretty much as equals. If anything, this movie preserves the African-American traditions and folklore that they should be proud of! Uncle Remus's simple wisdom shines through, and important lessons are learned by Johnny and his turbulent family.
I wish Disney would put this one back on the shelves. The dialect used is not offensive, it's historical! And the "stereotypes" are not meant to be insulting at all. Disney has done many things that are morally objectionable in modern "family" movies and TV shows, but they shouldn't have to suffer for this innocent movie.
I wish Disney would put this one back on the shelves. The dialect used is not offensive, it's historical! And the "stereotypes" are not meant to be insulting at all. Disney has done many things that are morally objectionable in modern "family" movies and TV shows, but they shouldn't have to suffer for this innocent movie.