song of the south on dvd?

[PatMcDuck]

I have a copy of this movie on DVD, too. In English. I don't feel bad about that, because if is IS released on DVD by Disney, I will quickly buy a new copy.

I never thought Uncle Remus was treated badly, and in fact he was clearly free to leave the farm, and he did. My personal feeling was that this movie would remind us that all former slaves did not leave the farms immediately and move North or to the cities.......... they in fact continued to struggle to try and improve their lives and those of their children. The end of the (Civil) War did not quickly change everyone's day to day life for the better....... but the Uncle Remus stories are quite entertaining, and show it pays to be clever to solve your problems.....

 

[miss missy]

Thanks! Now I really want to see it. Never have

 

[Married_A_Disney_Nut]

I watched this movie about two weeks ago expecting some "cringe-worthy moments" but was surprised how tame it really was. True, it may not be totally PC for this time, but the characters were harmless. If anything, Uncle Remus was treated more like an employee than a slave in my opinion (I know, employee and slave are pretty much the same thing). Would I let my 4 & 8 year-old DD's watch it ? Um, maybe. The references to "tar baby" might make for an uncomfortable moment if she innocently repeated it at school. Other than that, I'm not sure what the big deal is all about.

 

[ohanafamily]

Hi all,


I have a copy on Laser-Disk that was a Japanese import. One track was in English, One track is Japanese. The songs are all in English, but there are subtitles...

This topic comes up from time to time. Usually there is a lot of misinformation out there. I would like to remember some of my favorite comments (for your entertainment)

1. It will be a long time before it is re-released because of certain stereotypes. Specifically the Tar Baby (which in certain parts of The South was as bad of a racial slur as the "N" word. Also, Uncle Remus was considered by some as a collaborator. He was helping keep the workers working. Other stereotypes are there as well, like Aunt Jemima in the kitchen, and a lot of the songs evoke images of the suffering.

2. The movie does take place on a Plantation, but the workers are not slaves; they were sharecroppers. If a slave had acted the way Remus had (talking back, leaving) he would not have lived very long. Additionally, The reason that the boys father leaves is because he runs a newspaper. It is implied that he had a "northern" attitude that was unpopular.

3. Every time I watch this movie it jerks a tear during the scene where the boy is near death and the entire plantation is praying for him. One person wrote that "They were more likely praying for him to die" in a previous thread. This deeply bothers me because it would not have been the case. I have been fortunate enough to be working with 2 men who lived through it. They have a completely different perspective than that poster. They were happy to be free. They worked because that was what they knew. Their family life was tied to the plantations. A lot of the hate evolved later. (reconstruction was not the best way to deal with these issues. If Lincoln hadn't have been shot these stereotypes would probably be viewed a lot differently)

4. The movie dealt subtly with the issues, made references and was very PC for it's time. In parts of our society these issues are so charged with violence and hate that it may be another 50 years before they even consider releasing the movie... Sorry...

5. FYI google searching the title might reveal several people selling bootleg copies. I have heard that sone are good and some are not-so good... but for around $25 you can at least get a copy of it... If you get a VHS-NTSSC, On DVD make sure the country code is 1 (or 0)

FYI, JMHO

 

[autumnbaby9]

Thanks! Now I really want to see it. Never have

Youtube has a copy. Search "Song of The south part 1" and it will come up. It is broken into 10 part I Think.

 

[DC7800]

If anyone is interested, there is a (U.S.) Laserdisc copy of the movie on Ebay at this time.

 

[moikturtle]

They were selling the Song of the South movie all over the place. In movie rental places, target, etc. I bought one actually to see what the fuss was about.

Are you sure that was the Disney one? Because they released a Song of the South within the past year or so, but it wasn't Disney.

 

[Fitswimmer]

I think that Disney should screen it for prominent organizations like the NAACP and let the decision come from those who would most likely be offended by it. If they say no, then it stays vaulted. The decision should be made by those that actually have a stake in it. If they deem it no less harmful than GWTW, then let Disney release it. Actually, I think if they just quietly released it on DVD, not much fuss would be made. They've made a bigger issue out of it by vaulting it.
I liken this to the NCAA rule about Native American nicknames. A tribal leader was quoted as saying that it was another example of the white man making decisions for Native Americans.
There is also a point where we have to stop walking on eggshells about what will and what will not cause offense. I truly believe that there are people out there who are "Professionally Offended". They spend their entire lives looking for reasons to be offended and broadcast their hurt feelings on every available forum. No matter what you do, someone is going to be offended.

 

[MyGoofy26]

If anyone wants to see it and knows how to download torrents, go to www.mousebits.com and you'll find it there. Martin over there recorded it from TV (is was recently on TV in England apparently) and converted it and set up the torrent. Pretty good quality too. I haven't seen it since I was little, so I only remember bits and pieces. Like a whole new movie!

 

[Keyser]

There is also a point where we have to stop walking on eggshells about what will and what will not cause offense. I truly believe that there are people out there who are "Professionally Offended". They spend their entire lives looking for reasons to be offended and broadcast their hurt feelings on every available forum. No matter what you do, someone is going to be offended.

Oh, so just because YOU don't find something offensive means you think I shouldn't?!?! I find your entire characterization offensive! If I want to find a remark, phrase, statement, or whatever offensive, I can. Why do you think you should be able to tell me not to be offended? It's YOUR responsibility to make sure that the things you do or say won't offend me. You don't just get to call me "Professionally Offended" and then act like it's OK by saying I can't be offended at that. I know you weren't directing the statement at me specifically, but clearly you're directing it at people like me. I DO find it insulting to be characterized like that, and I know everyone like me would be, too. You think it's OK to just insult a bunch of us like that? Not only is this statement rude and offensive, but it probably violates board policies, too, and I hope the moderators will now ban you.

[Just in case someone didn't get it, yes, I'm joking].

 

[Razor Roman]

Are you sure that was the Disney one? Because they released a Song of the South within the past year or so, but it wasn't Disney.

Universal put out an "Adventures of Br'er Rabbit" movie

there is no way it can be mistaken for Disney's song of the south. If nothing other than the fact that ZipADee Doo Dah is not in it.

Plus it doesn't look old LOL.

 

[NJOGRE]

Just bough the song of the south DVD at http://www.songofthesouthondvd.com/ great Copy no problems.

My 3 year old wanted to see where Zipadedoda comes from. So I bought it for her

Awesome movie, I remeber seeing it in the movies back in the late 70's early 80's

 

[dwaters]

Just bough the song of the south DVD at http://www.songofthesouthondvd.com/ great Copy no problems.

Cool site. I think I've seen it before. I wonder how they get away with it without the Mouse shutting them down.
I'm tempted to get a copy just because of it's "banned" status.