Song of the South

[Sea-Donkey]

I have a DVD copy from a guy that copied it from the Pal VHS UK version, but they guy has since been shut down for being a Jack Sparrow...

 

[Stitch's O'hana]

I sooooooo want this movie!!!! I don't suppose I could get someone on here to make me a copy, please, please???

 

[yitbos96bb]

I sooooooo want this movie!!!! I don't suppose I could get someone on here to make me a copy, please, please???

I apologize in advance if this violates TOS Moderators. I am unsure. Not my site though, just FYI.

http://www.rad-on-dvd.com/SONG_of_the_SOUTH_on_DVD.php

This is where I bought mine. The quality is very good. I believe it was taken from a Japanese LD version or something. Best I have seen.

I also have a VHS copy I got from a PAL to NTSC conversion. I bought the original PAL VHS version on ebay years ago.

 

[yitbos96bb]

It was only released in Europe on video, not DVD. I've worked for the company here for 15 years and you've not even been able to get it on video for at least ten of those. Not that it matters at all but I'm white, my brother is black and personally I never understood why the NAACP had such a problem with it and not with things like Gone with the Wind. After all, Uncle Remus is the smartest person in the movie!

The NAACP is not the issue. They have not had a position on the film since it premiered.
http://www.snopes.com/disney/films/sots.asp

Of course the folklorist quoted must not have actually SEEN the movie, because it clearly says it takes place during reconstruction.

Again, its more the fact Disney is run by cowards.

 

[DisneyPeanut]

i bought a copy after a recommendation from another member here. Very good copy and my hubby and I so enjoyed watching it!!! Love this movie.

 

[PatMcDuck]

"From what I've read, the problem is that there are slaves and they are shown as being happy in their condition. What they don't take into account is that the movie is set in post Civil War and the slaves are more like employees, just as the railroads and coal mines, who lived and worked together and had most if not all needs met by their employer. Not the best arrangement no matter what race, or ethnic background."

BINGO! I have this movie, and it clearly takes part AFTER the Civil War. Characters talk about "leaving" the farm, etc. Interesting era that kids, and adults including me, do not know much about. Logically, all former slaves after the war, did not walk off their farms one day never to return......... Where would they all go?

 

[Stitch's O'hana]

i bought a copy after a recommendation from another member here. Very good copy and my hubby and I so enjoyed watching it!!! Love this movie.

Can I ask what website you went too, to get it? Thanks!