So who has seen Song of the South? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Jafar30 · 03-29-2013, 10:09 PM

Even though it won't see a home video release anytime soon, the film can be watched on YouTube. The animated sequences are wonderful, but the live action scenes tend to drag a bit. As for the depiction of the African American characters I simply look at the film as a product of its time.

sailorstitch · 03-29-2013, 10:47 PM

I own a bootleg VHS copy. I like the movie and see no reason why Disney shouldn't release it on DVD.

sailorstitch

BelleBriarRose · 03-31-2013, 09:15 AM

I love the movie, honestly. It's a sensitive subject because it takes place during the Reconstruction (contrary to popular belief, Uncle Remus is a paid servant and NOT a slave) when there were still lots of racial issues, but it's a sweet story and Uncle Remus is a great storyteller who teaches the kids some great lessons. I'm sure Disney is afraid of facing criticism if the movie were to be released on DVD, but I think it's just a really misunderstood movie.

mcraige · 03-31-2013, 10:16 AM

I've seen it, and have (or had - I can't seem to find it) a copy. Bought a VHS on eBay in PAL format and had it converted to NTSC.

CaliBear · 03-31-2013, 01:21 PM

I've seen it, both as a child and on youtube. I agree with the OP that the live action parts are kind of boring, but the animated parts are awesome. I had a comic book of the animated parts as a kid. I don't know how anyone can not love Brer Rabbit and Zippity Doo Dah is like one of the best Disney songs ever, but yeah, I don't see it being rereleased, at least not anytime in the next 50 years or so.

Gorechick · 03-31-2013, 08:08 PM

I saw it at the drive in back in the 70's. Haven't seen it since. We sang Zip a dee doo dah in elementary school, even learned hand motions to act it out. Still can sing and do it today.

Micca · 04-03-2013, 08:25 PM

I have an unauthorized copy on DVD, bought it years ago. I saw the movie in the theater as a kid, and grew up with Brer Rabbit stories in a book.

AW245 · 05-20-2013, 03:41 PM

I saw it and I really liked it. I saw no reason why it shouldn't be released, it's not really racial at all... Although, Splash Mountain has very little to do with the movie in my opinion...

03-29-2013, 10:09 PM	#1
Jafar30 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 47	So who has seen Song of the South? Even though it won't see a home video release anytime soon, the film can be watched on YouTube. The animated sequences are wonderful, but the live action scenes tend to drag a bit. As for the depiction of the African American characters I simply look at the film as a product of its time.

03-31-2013, 10:16 AM	#4
mcraige Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 425	I've seen it, and have (or had - I can't seem to find it) a copy. Bought a VHS on eBay in PAL format and had it converted to NTSC. __________________ Disney World May 1998 - Off Site; September 1998 - Off Site; October 1999 - Off Site; March 2000 - All Star Music; March 2002 - All Star Movies; March 2004 - Beach Club Villas (DVC); March 2006 - Saratoga Springs (DVC); December 2007 - Beach Club Villas (DVC); November 2010 - Old Key West (DVC); July 2011 - Off Site; November 2012 - Beach Club Villas (DVC); March 2013 - Saratoga Springs (DVC) Vero Beach March 2004, July 2009 Disney Cruise Line May 2003, July 2009 Disneyland December 2002/January 2003 - Off Site; August 2008 - Off Site

03-31-2013, 01:21 PM	#5
CaliBear I've found that I've met more kindred spirits by flying my dorky flag high and proud Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: A Cali girl in Singapore Posts: 338	I've seen it, both as a child and on youtube. I agree with the OP that the live action parts are kind of boring, but the animated parts are awesome. I had a comic book of the animated parts as a kid. I don't know how anyone can not love Brer Rabbit and Zippity Doo Dah is like one of the best Disney songs ever, but yeah, I don't see it being rereleased, at least not anytime in the next 50 years or so. __________________ Lifelong DL daytripper. Resort stays: DLR Grand Californian Jan 2011, HKDL Hollywood Hotel July 2011, WDW Wilderness Lodge Jan 2012, DLR Paradise Pier and MNSSHP Oct 2012. AKL Jan 2013 2013 Book Challenge (goal 40):1. The Power of Habit 2. When We Were Strangers 3. The Omnivore's Dilemma 4. Snodgrass Vacation 5. The Hangman's Daughter 6. The Casual Vacancy 7. Birds of a Lesser Paradise 8. The Night Circus 9. The Dark Monk 10. Assassin's Apprentice 11. Monkey Mind

03-31-2013, 08:08 PM	#6
Gorechick DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,691	I saw it at the drive in back in the 70's. Haven't seen it since. We sang Zip a dee doo dah in elementary school, even learned hand motions to act it out. Still can sing and do it today. __________________ Hotel Royal Plaza July 1987 Contemporary Resort July 1989 Dixie Landings August 1996 DTD-Courtyard by Marriott August 1997 Wilderness Lodge Honeymoon August 2002 Port Orleans- French Quarter Anniversary (AND Hurricane Charly) August 2004 Port Orleans- Riverside Royal Room- 10th Anniversary and First Trip with Twins August 2012 Grand Vacation- August 2014 Me (42) DH (39) DS (7) DD (7) Just got back 8/25/12 from our first family WDW trip!

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03-29-2013, 10:47 PM	#2
sailorstitch Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 85	I own a bootleg VHS copy. I like the movie and see no reason why Disney shouldn't release it on DVD. sailorstitch

03-31-2013, 09:15 AM	#3
BelleBriarRose Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 119	I love the movie, honestly. It's a sensitive subject because it takes place during the Reconstruction (contrary to popular belief, Uncle Remus is a paid servant and NOT a slave) when there were still lots of racial issues, but it's a sweet story and Uncle Remus is a great storyteller who teaches the kids some great lessons. I'm sure Disney is afraid of facing criticism if the movie were to be released on DVD, but I think it's just a really misunderstood movie.

04-03-2013, 08:25 PM	#7
Micca You gotta love a great plan like that Will be spending some time with George Harrison I have known whack-a-doodles in my day Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mostly the basement Posts: 19,089	I have an unauthorized copy on DVD, bought it years ago. I saw the movie in the theater as a kid, and grew up with Brer Rabbit stories in a book.

05-20-2013, 03:41 PM	#8
AW245 Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 3	I saw it and I really liked it. I saw no reason why it shouldn't be released, it's not really racial at all... Although, Splash Mountain has very little to do with the movie in my opinion...