I thought Jamaal was more aware than this. Old Plantation Movies? What about all the enlightening programs on PBS. Even reruns of Sanford and Son, Different Strokes, or Archie Bunker have dealt with race and its many variations. Race may be our biggest problem, but we have wisdom out there for the viewing that’s better than old plantation movies.
I loved that movie. James Baskett’s portrayal of Uncle Remus was the best. Growing up, I never thought he was a slave (I didn’t know about the Civil War at that age). I thought he was an employee and the kid was the boss’s son and he was literally considered the kid’s uncle. He told amazing stories. His storytelling earned him an Academy Award (It was Honorary, but for that era that’s still a big deal!) and he will go down as a legend for the song. While I now know of the slave-owner relationship having grown older, I still thought it was a great movie and James was an incredible actor who should NOT be forgotten. Racism needs to die, absolutely, but we can’t let those who were such role models like Uncle Remus to be lost to the ages because of over-sensitivity either. There needs to be a balance.
Really, Herb? You think the “others” made superstars out of Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy (just to name some of the men) because they’re so oblivious to African-styled Americans? I’m 60 and have never even seen the movie referenced in the punch line. But I never miss a chance to see the actors named above.
“Zip-a-dee-doo-dah” is a reference to Disney’s “Song Of The South” which I’m guessing Mr. Bentley never saw. The only people portrayed as bad were white people; the blacks were ALL good people in that movie. It was a good thought, Stephen, but see it first (if you can find it) and then criticize it…if you can.
My glasses must be dirty… Everyone is reading that the author is bad-mouthing an old Disney movie. I read that if racial sensitivity programs go away, ultimately, even mo’ n*gg*hs gon’ git shot.
Wow. You are all missing the point. We need to be woke, not stuck looking at old tropes where truth was distorted. Disney is more guilty than most for white-washing the past.
UmmeMoosa about 4 years ago
Let’s see the stereo types I know of, Sony, Magnavox, Kawasaki,,,..But they are passé, nobody uses them anymore.
llong65 about 4 years ago
Herb’s reference..Disney’s “Song of the South”
Kirk Barnes Premium Member about 4 years ago
Well, Fiddle-dee-dee!
Michael G. about 4 years ago
Yes, Mistuh Benny!
preacherman Premium Member about 4 years ago
I thought Jamaal was more aware than this. Old Plantation Movies? What about all the enlightening programs on PBS. Even reruns of Sanford and Son, Different Strokes, or Archie Bunker have dealt with race and its many variations. Race may be our biggest problem, but we have wisdom out there for the viewing that’s better than old plantation movies.
TwilightFaze about 4 years ago
I loved that movie. James Baskett’s portrayal of Uncle Remus was the best. Growing up, I never thought he was a slave (I didn’t know about the Civil War at that age). I thought he was an employee and the kid was the boss’s son and he was literally considered the kid’s uncle. He told amazing stories. His storytelling earned him an Academy Award (It was Honorary, but for that era that’s still a big deal!) and he will go down as a legend for the song. While I now know of the slave-owner relationship having grown older, I still thought it was a great movie and James was an incredible actor who should NOT be forgotten. Racism needs to die, absolutely, but we can’t let those who were such role models like Uncle Remus to be lost to the ages because of over-sensitivity either. There needs to be a balance.
ChukLitl Premium Member about 4 years ago
Talk to people not about people.
TheLetterista.com about 4 years ago
Really, Herb? You think the “others” made superstars out of Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy (just to name some of the men) because they’re so oblivious to African-styled Americans? I’m 60 and have never even seen the movie referenced in the punch line. But I never miss a chance to see the actors named above.
eromlig about 4 years ago
“Zip-a-dee-doo-dah” is a reference to Disney’s “Song Of The South” which I’m guessing Mr. Bentley never saw. The only people portrayed as bad were white people; the blacks were ALL good people in that movie. It was a good thought, Stephen, but see it first (if you can find it) and then criticize it…if you can.
William Bludworth Premium Member about 4 years ago
My glasses must be dirty… Everyone is reading that the author is bad-mouthing an old Disney movie. I read that if racial sensitivity programs go away, ultimately, even mo’ n*gg*hs gon’ git shot.
Daeder about 4 years ago
We could go back to learning history from Jim Crow monuments. /s
Drbarb71 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Wow. You are all missing the point. We need to be woke, not stuck looking at old tropes where truth was distorted. Disney is more guilty than most for white-washing the past.