Song of the South (1946) - A Controversial Disney Classic | Film Review

[@carlozabbia1157]

This made my Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Day, as a child, and now as a 75 year old.

[@tambrosia9316]

DITTO for this 74 yr old. Disney has pulled some big boners.

[@jessebaldwin2661]

Made mine too as a 76-year-old.

[@vickihalbeisen9513]

I'm 62 and it made mine also

[@ssoldie5490]

me too and I am 88.

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

Im 66 and it's always been my favorite

[@staceyhooper2983]

I watched this when I was a kid. I wanted Uncle Remus to be my grandpa. I wanted in my character what he had in his character. This was the single most influential Disney movie in my life. I am so thankful I got to see it again. Thank you for posting.

[@gishpajenni]

Me,too!

[@72PRODIGALSON]

We all wanted Uncle Remus to be our Grand Daddies. Loved this movie, as a kid. I'm 52, now, and bought it on DVD several years ago and paid a pretty penny for it and it was TOTALLY worth it!

[@metardis1670]

Well said. Characters that we could relate to and aspire to be like. Unlike the valueless, moral-less, agenda driven clowns of todays Hollywood. God bless and Merry Christmas.

[@aitch3]

I also had the Disney Uncle Remus book and board game.

[@lahrelf1AggressiveProgressive]

A happy slave..no offense in that. The rapes, the killing the maming, the medical experiments, selling children, starvation, no rights no privacy, cold, and lets not forget the castration.... Happy slaves that live in a fantasy...

[@Demille40]

Floyd Norman was the first black animator personally hired by Walt Disney in the 1950’s. Norman, now in his 90’s, has always championed SONG OF THE SOUTH and supported a release of the film on home media. Norman has a personal copy of the film and would bring it around the country, playing it to regional audiences. Norman was quoted as saying that black audiences enjoyed the film the most.

[@johannarhymer1093]

Awesome thank you for the history

[@LindaCooper-i3f]

Now he’s telling us like it is with both courage and spunk alike!

[@2ndRodeo_Keziah]

Mr. Norman was the guest speaker at my son's college graduation, and I felt so honored to meet him and shake his hand. He is a true gentleman and artistic genius. And has a beautiful soul. 🥰

[@Goofyfan32]

He wasn't the First Black Employee. Walt Disney hired a person for their talent. He didn't care about Color or Religious Beliefs Just if the people he hired could do the job to the Best of their ability

[@omi_god]

Black audiences probably "enjoyed the film the most" because at least there was some representation in it. But it also shockingly - to modern eyes - depicts the "superior" position of whites in American society in the opening sequence most tellingly.

[@ronaldthomas7918]

Reading some of the comments ! I could give a tumb up to practically all of them. I have been trying to find this movie for tons of years. Trust me it took me back to the kid I was then. 77 and black. I still loved it. I guess one could say watching it took me to my happy place. I think 95% of the movies made now days should be banned. Thank you for the post. Ron in Los Angeles

[@candaceroberts3238]

I’m a 77 year old who saw it as a child too. I loved it and Uncle Remus was wonderful to listen to. A story a child could lose themself in and wonderfully imaginative cartoon characters. I never saw anything racist in it. I never understood that .

[@SeaBreeze2247]

Also 77 and I loved the stories and wonderful characters that inhabited Uncle Remus’s world. ❤

[@Jackielocks]

People get ridiculous over nothing. It’s a lovely old fashioned movie! And you’re so right Ron, if this is banned, how are the movies allowed out that we watch now? It’s a crazy double standard. This isn’t an offensive movie to anyone unless you’re offended by Everything!

[@dondickerson9978]

I'm 65 and white. My mother took me and my brother to see. All we saw was a fun movie for families to see. 16 years ago I when into a store and found dvds of thus movie. I bought copies for myself and family and friends. I watch it every year

[@lezleepowers3373]

❤

[@charliebrownie4158]

Speaking as a great grandson of slaves this film has always been a favorite of mine it was the first movie I saw when I was almost 4 years old. As those who know after a movie you would have an LP with the music and/or story in the vinyl record for nights when I was constantly sick with one anomaly or another. Now almost 56 years of winters I still love the film. The actor playing Uncle Remus received an Oscar for his performance. Nobody that year was more deserving than he.

[@MAEURASTAR]

I saw it when I was about six years old with my five siblings. We had taken a bus to Boston with my mother on a cold snowy day. Someone stole her purse during theater commotion. I remember she had to call Grandma for help getting us home (about 30 miles) My Dad was away working on the Texas Tower. God Bless my mother's soul> that was the last time we ever went that far from home without two parents!

[@TheGruffchickJournal]

I loved the LP that had all his stories on it, and I always wished I could meet Uncle Remus because his stories were the best. Now I realize that he lives in each of us. Warmth, compassion, and love to share all around.

[@dmm3124]

The actor who played Uncle Remus was banned from watching the premiere in Atlanta.

[@icaruscrane8846]

@@dmm3124 I'm surprised they even allowed it to be shown in Atlanta.

[@mainemermaid6596]

​​@@icaruscrane8846 - Yea. People weren't manipulated fools back then.

[@DavidBenMoshe-ni1gl]

Uncle Remus is the hero in this movie and Disney should release it on Blu-Ray

[@sandrafraser4759]

If Disney did release it on Blu-Ray I would certainly buy it, it was my first movie I saw as a child, never forgot it.

[@blakewinstead7686]

Well too bad the movie is BANNED in the USA!

[@rroobnz]

@@blakewinstead7686 It is not banned. If it was banned then this video wouldn't have been uploaded and it wouldn't be so easy to find online.

[@stanfordite1]

@@blakewinstead7686 It is not banned nor does Disney have the right to ban it. It will be released. Not only does the government have the right to make Disney release it and prosecute management for withholding it, but I know future events.

[@craigpoorbaugh2266]

This film is in general DISNEY release in Japan where they don't worry about offending over sensitive people.

[@colea2969]

The best Disney movie. With the most beautiful, heartwarming ending out of any Disney films.

[@kennethwayne6857]

Absolutely!

[@DimitriyMykhaylovDisneyFan]

Agreed! Speaking of that, that is my most Favourite Movie Ending out of all

[@uslines]

I am 85. I saw it when first released. I remember the animation portions and especially enjoyed the "laughing place" number. I had a book of Uncle Remus tales. Loved them. Lovely, sweet movie.

[@robertmiller3810]

I’m 81 and I remember the movie very well. I guess the uploader had to delete the original song Zippy Do Da because of copyright issues. I have an old VHS tape that includes the whole song. It’s a shame this whole cancel culture movement was accepted by Disney because at the end of the ride, they play the song. They even took out the Slash Mountain ride and put in some other ride. I’m surprised they haven’t canceled out today, December 7th 2024 and what happened in 1941. “A date that will live in infamy!”

[@faithwhite3175]

​@@robertmiller3810 I am not quite as old as 67.... But I am more a part of your generation than what has bey going on for fifty years....

[@faithwhite3175]

​@@robertmiller3810clarity , been . A big culture change since then

[@JamieVasquez-o3m]

I loved "The laughin place".

[@JamieVasquez-o3m]

I lovevthis movie!! Nothing Racist about it. Now I can't the Soundtrack with Uncle Remus singing!! They are messin with this movie! Stop this!!

[@carilynnjenkins4490]

I’ve been waiting for years to have the pleasure and privilege to rewatch “The Song of the South”. Big thanks to the individuals who made this possible at this point of time! Truly one of the most iconic films in American history!

[@ziasun1094]

Yes a Big Thank You ❤

[@FREEDOM1TRUTH1BOLDNESS]

I'm a disabled little girl of 65 yrs young tonight thanks to you Having a serious procedure tomorrow, now I'm ready to face it. Haven't seen this in too many decades, it's been a medicine 🤗🤗

[@ukestudio3002]

🌹

[@passage9993]

Prayer for healing and strength and quick recovery

[@davebaker9128]

You will be satisfactual.😊

[@colleenobrien8212]

Hope your procedure went well.

[@TheGruffchickJournal]

May you recover quickly. ❤

[@gigginbig3]

I don’t see how this movies racist is it because of how he talks? Dude I’m black and my grandma talks just like him I’d even go as far as to say this movie was soothing and comforting it felt like being around em good old souther black grandparents

[@nativevirginian8344]

I’m a 64 year old white woman, and I had a black Aunt Hannah. In my neighborhood blacks & whites did their own thing but they got along & had respect for one another. The two big factors: they were all decent church going Christians, and they were all on the same footing, poor. Hollering “racism” at those people would have appalled them all.

[@gigginbig3]

@ well times change some times for the worst but America will heal and back to normal we’ll go

[@ButtonsCasey]

The whole racism part stems from morons not realizing that the time period is AFTER the Civil War. It had criticism before it even hit theaters.

[@anthonycalbillo9376]

I'm Latino American, I don't see anything yet. Just typical stuff for the time.

[@larrydewein]

@@anthonycalbillo9376 It's TYPICAL STUFF for ANY TIME, my friend!!!

[@robinchandler1652]

To whomever posted this movie: Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ May God bless you richly, and may you have a zippidy-do-da day!

[@ClareEatmon]

I agree ❤❤

[@bmrp4749]

Many have tried before. Disney kept throwing up copyright and taking it down. I’m surprised this has lasted as long as as long as it has.

[@ScottMiller-n4j]

Every kid should see this movie,

[@SalvationinCHRISTalone888]

12/18/2024: 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@davidberger802]

@@bmrp4749 Disney should go back to it's roots. There was nothing wrong with it then and there isn't now. Let kids have an innocent childhood, the world has plenty of time to corrupt them.

[@thevaccinator666]

Beautiful. A million times better than any of the crap they're churning out today.

[@anarchorepublican5954]

💯...this film did something Disney hasn't done in decades...it makes you feel emotions...

[@ShannonDoyle-el4mu]

Amen

[@cat-zk8bv]

Where's the music?

[@thevaccinator666]

@@cat-zk8bvA couple of the songs were taken out because they're copyrighted.

[@beverlymooneyham8420]

I agree

[@hannahlamppin7477]

I am 34 and had always heard that this film Song of the South was racist. Now that I have lived long enough to see that it is foolish to believe what you are simply told to believe, I went and watched the movie on KZbin to help me have an informed opinion on this "controversial" movie. I must say the movie was a delight to watch! It's heart-warming and family oriented. I did not see a reason why anyone would ban this movie unless they just wanted to erase a piece of "American" history, not just black, that was insightful and uplifting. I bet many old folks know people like the characters in this movie and it brings them right back there to their childhood. Those who dislike the film have probably never watched it.

[@janetseamons2757]

Why is the song missing?

[@ukestudio3002]

One of my favorite movies but the implicit institutional racial and economic differences are so obvious and accepted in this time period they’re hard to ignore. Reminds me of the folks that claim ‘I don’t see color" which only illustrates and propagates the problems we face in this country.

[@BC-rc2dq]

@@janetseamons2757 Copyright

[@FR-tb7xh]

@@ukestudio3002Disagree, and you seem intent to see evil where it’s not. When a person today says they’re ‘race-blind,’ it means they genuinely measure a person by their actions, and don’t give a damn what their color is, for better or worse. I understand, though, if you can only see the world through a race, gender, class lens.

[@lillybart-s9i]

No one knew happy slaves. They did know some poor Black people who worked for white people who were disrespected by the white people calling them Uncle and Aunt so they did not have to call them Mr. and Mrs. The movie is full of stereotypes about Black people in the Old South so it was racist and the NAACP picketed it and Disney withdrew it. I have seen it years ago and I find it racist in parts.

[@CECILElong]

To whomever posted this movie: God bless you for your loving kindness. My heart was filled with joy in seeing this movie again. I can't wait to see it with my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Zippidy-do-da day to you!

[@SeanTheDisneyGuy]

I really don't care what anyone says... "Song of the South" is one of my Top favorite "Disney" movies (from the 1940's)!

[@marquitasozio7489]

ME TOO!

[@AndreaEllenG-i7u]

I'm 78. Sunday evening and Walt Disney show was a much looked forward time in my life. Stories that were fun, decent and they had happy endings so much needed when growing up.

[@Goofyfan32]

@@SeanTheDisneyGuy Mine too. I Love The Song of the South

[@jeremykrause153]

Love this movie! It’s so rare to find a platform to see it but it has awesome animation and music.

[@12classics39]

The final shot of the Black man running to join the white girl, white boy, and Black boy so they all can frolic with the fantastical cartoon creatures together, side-by-side, underscored by that beautiful chorus … it’s images like this that are still as sorely needed in the world today as they were in 1946.

[@Elsewhen404]

Yes, their walking over the hill.

[@tracycraft2971]

❤

[@carausiuscaesar5672]

Why do you demean the White ethnic in the lower case?😡

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

​@carausiuscaesar5672 "white" is not an ethnicity. "Black" is, or at least can be. In this case, Uncle Remus is ethnically Black (specifically Black American), because we do not know his cultural heritage aside from having been born to Black Americans. Black Americans have created a distinct culture where their heritage was erased by society. There is no such unified culture among white people; so we refer to them by their heritage, even if that is American or Canadian, etc. A black person is not always ethnically Black, either. For example, I have a friend who is Ethiopian by cultural heritage and has black skin. She is not Black, but she is black.

[@nonyabidness5708]

​@@carausiuscaesar5672Don't take offense at a small thing. The comment is beautiful and lauds diversity.

[@brendachapman7686]

I haven’t seen this since I was a child. I loved this movie. Thank you so much for the opportunity to show this movie to my daughter. ❤

[@tracycraft2971]

Me too! So,much love!❤️

[@jasonstegallco.960]

Sadly, James Baskett (who portrayed Uncle Remus) died not long after production wrapped on SOTH. His widow accepted his Oscar on his behalf, and thanked Walt Disney personally for giving James a opportunity to work.

[@rindordrums]

Thank you for this Wonderful bit of history. ❤

[@candaceroberts3238]

I imagine it would have saddened him to see it banned. He was a wonderful actor and I’d bet all children, including me, loved him. I always hoped I would see it again.

[@lindamortensen7835]

Learning he won an Oscar is icing on the cake.

[@stanfordite1]

James Baskett was alive to receive his Oscar and it was presented by Ingrid Bergman.

[@sashanealand8315]

​@@candaceroberts3238banned? was it banned? that is sad, i saw it as a child, we used to sing the song all the time

[@davebaker9128]

To whomever posted this. THANK YOU from the bottoms to the tops of our hearts. We never thought we would see it again. As children my husband and I found joy and carefree childhoods in these films. We hadn't seen this since the sixties. Now in our sixties so much has happened so much trauma and stress and people stealing our memories. Our wholesome outlook and destroying it. They have no right . We were kids again , carefree, for these hour and a half or so I dont know. Nothing could have absorbed our attention then and now as Uncle Remus. He was a hero. He was our Uncle, our friend. Thank you. We are without a home but for a bit all was right with the world. Thank you. We sing this song even though all of these decades have passed. If magic exists it is here. Let children be children. Our laughin' place is together. Pure love exists.

[@AngelCatBaby]

I’m with you, same here…👍❤️🙏🏼

[@murphysdad2]

I bought a DVD off Amazon about 6 years ago. Totally original. I watch it every so often because it's about friendship without any of the crap today to spoil it.

[@sheasheayv8543]

When I was younger, this was my favorite movie of all time. My mother even brought me a book when I became a teen. Now as an adult, this is still my favorite movie of all time. I feel kind of sad though because now December 21, 2024 much of the sound has gone from this movie and I’m unable to hear the rest of it.

[@joanyount3239]

Such beautiful souls in this movie. Not racial, just beauty and gentleness

[@robvangessel3766]

Like Gone With The Wind, a sad reminder of how bad black actors had it in those days - when the Jim Crow South was an important part of Hollywood's market. Yeah, black actors managed to get jobs as long as they stayed in roles "where they belonged": playing happy, musical, stereotype slaves. A shame - because Uncle Remus himself is meant to be a wise old man, and to kids a lovable inspiration to think your way out of a problem.

[@taffykins2745]

Rob: Hattie McDaniel won an Oscar for her work on that movie. She was very appreciated. She was the first black woman to do that. Everyone loves Uncle Remus! Who better than a black actor to play the part of a black person in any movie depicting the old south? Today's public just can't be satisfied. They have to find fault in everything. It's a shame.

[@Robert-catesby]

​@taffykins2745 Hattie couldn't sit beside her fellow actors who appeared in gone with the wind, during the Oscar ceremony she had to sit at the segregated table she couldn't celebrate with her fellow actors as they attended a party at a whites only night club

[@judywashington4848]

If you can’t see the racism then you can’t see you’re part of the problem

[@lanielorah8021]

Who's glory is in thare shame.whos god is there belly. Who's end is destruction.

[@tracycraft2971]

Oh my gosh! Hattie MacDaniel!! I love Hattie!! She was so amazing and beautiful!!

[@barbarapaige4587]

She was such a fabulous actress, with such a warm manner and beautiful indeed.

[@MaritzaAgosto-e1g]

There's no substitute for Hattie McDaniel ... the most beautiful and fabulous actress ❤️ 💕 💖 of the golden 💛 ✨️ ❤️ 💖 Hollywood era . RIP 💐🌸🪷🌹🌺🌻🌼🌷🪻⚘️

[@Robert-catesby]

@@MaritzaAgosto-e1g but not the Hollywood cemetery were she wished to be buried but was denied

[@kamelhaj6850]

Hers was the only name I recognized in the opening credits.

[@MaritzaAgosto-e1g]

@kamelhaj6850 I've also recognized Ruth Warwick ( All My Children and Peyton Place ) , who played the boy's mother .

[@mrman9561]

We need more of uncle Remus kind ❤

[@lindamortensen7835]

Yes. I wish we had more grand dads and uncles being a huge part of our childhood.

[@MaritzaAgosto-e1g]

@@mrman9561 Uncle Remus is the hero with wisdom .

[@grammydana]

We can’t let the old art of storytelling die.

[@marthagrinnan6155]

One of my fondest childhood memories was watching this film. Others, I remember with the same fondness are: “So Dear to My Heart”, “The Secret Garden”, and “Miracle on 34th Street.” I remember the song you referenced. I used to sing it to my children every morning , waking them for school! Children’s movies in the late 1940’s and 50’s were so superior to today’s junk. Back then, there was always a lesson to be learned: a moral, if you will. Bobby Driscoll, Dean Stockwell, Luann Patten, Elizabeth Taylor, Mickey Rooney, Hattie McDaniel,and Natalie Wood, RIP…. and Margaret O’Brien. I know there are many others. I thank them all for their hard work and suffering. ❤️🙏 Thank you, for showing this wonderful story. ❤

[@wendysmith7458]

and the movie, How Green was my Valley

[@MC-zj6ck]

This is one of Walt’s absolute best movies, I love this movie, own it and at 51 years old watched it recently intently purposely looking for racism. The only disappointment is current Disney executives don’t know their own history behind this movie being post slavery with uncle Remus a sharecropper. Kids need to be exposed to this classic. I love the connection Uncle Remus has with johnnny using his stories to help Johnny navigate life’s hardships. It’s a wholesome movie and Hattie McDaniel and James Baskett need to be highlighted for their amazing roles in this film and for upcoming black actors. I love everything wholesome about this film and wished more children could have the same fortunate experience I did as a kid watching this on the big screen in awe of this beautiful story and life’s lessons learned.

[@piratessalyx7871]

At 65 I never saw this movie, just saw it for the first time ever just now! I wish the music wasn’t clipped out of it in certain spots. As a kid if the puppy did not re emerge unharmed I would have had serious issues! Thank god the rotten kids did not have their way, kudos to Disney to making it a happy ending!

[@larrydewein]

@@piratessalyx7871 CORRECT! We have some generations of people who don't want happy endings but violence, sex and filthy language!

[@SandyFerguson-o8z]

This great movie was banned because it did not fit the political narrative. All whites and blacks did not hate each other. Hate and prejudice will never be complete erased because it is a heart problem which only God can change. I am glad that we have fixed the slavery issue, and hate that it hurt so many. My grandfather had a farm and blacks and whites worked lovingly together, though they did not mix socially which is also wrong. When my grandfather died they were genuinely sorry for his death. Our basis for loving one another should be that we are all human beings created in God’s image which gives us worth.

[@LMBumstead]

There are NO commercials during this film! What a wonderful bonus. 👏

[@cherylmiller7603]

This movie is monetized with advertisements. And the songs are silenced. At least in Canada.

[@smallfeet4581]

​@@cherylmiller7603 in UK too , imagine making money from uncle Remus while silencing him , hypocrisy I say , now in have to put on my dvd that I converted from video ,

[@elizabeths4371]

@@cherylmiller7603 Yes, Two songs silenced in Canada which makes NO SENSE but at least I got to see it again! :)

[@smallfeet4581]

There are commercials in UK , and comments going missing ,

[@Ben-xe8ps]

@@smallfeet4581 Yes lots of commercials in UK. Silenced songs as well.

[@MarthaBenefield]

I am also 85.I can't believe I finally get to see this again. My Grandchild listen and Great grandchildren can see what I have talked about for years.

[@Miriam-wn5vg]

I never got to see this as a child, and I am 71 years old now. I love this movie, and I cannot thank the person who posted it on You Tube enough. If it had not been for you, I would not have had the opportunity to watch it for the first time. This was a beautiful story that warms the heart and soul. A great movie for all to enjoy in peace and harmony that is so lacking in today's cinema experience. Thank you once again for making it possible. I hope it will be a saving grace to the younger generations who so desperately need a positive message and wholesome experience. God blessings to all.

[@yoursassysister]

My mother took me as a 🚸 me to see this in the he theater. I loved it so much I loved to read the story of the fox a d rabbit. I read it like the .movie. I have a very old book. I want to record it for my grandsons.

[@KennonSmith-do8os]

Thanks for posting this. It’s been almost 60 years since I saw it in the theater. Disney should have never locked it up. It’s not racist

[@johnhofstetter5515]

Wow! ❤ Made a 65 yr old guy cry. Why can't Disney make more of this than the stuff they've pumped out for the last forty years.

[@tomyun1550]

Because they don’t want to romanticize the antebellum days

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

​@@tomyun1550 SONG OF THE SOUTH is not set during the antebellum period. It's set in the period after the Civil War.

[@Elsewhen404]

@@oliverbrownlow5615 Yes, the Reconstruction era.

[@stanfordite1]

@@tomyun1550 It takes place after slavery and Disney will be forced by Uncle Sam to release it.

[@larrydewein]

They now have people who have NO MORAL VALUES AT ALL, WHO ARE GREEDY AND FLUSHING DISNEY DOWN THE MOVIE TOILET!

[@anarchorepublican5954]

🐰🦊🐻🌳..."Satisfactual! !"...I've been wanting to see this Film my whole life (I'm 60)..it's even better than I could imagine...sensitive with intense emotional depth...true love and friendship exceeds all of society's boundaries (age, race, gender or class)...classic Disney "storytelling" at Walt's best.. thank you...

[@cc1k435]

Same here. Never having seen it has surely made people more curious about it, if anything. 😂

[@tphillips37]

I remember seeing it in the theater in the late 60's or early 70's when I was a kid.

[@karencontestabile6064]

It's true! It's actual!

[@cdrocrossdiscovery]

Classic Disney. Definitely something to be treasured and preserved for the future.

[@Mary-zx9bl]

I haven't seen this movie since I was a little girl and have searched for decades to find it. It's a tale of love and friendship and true happiness. Thank you for posting it.

[@marivg8948]

Just showed it to my 81 year old mother who is slowly going blind, but seeing this movie made her sing and laugh like a little girl again. Thank you! 😊

[@Fairman-e5z]

I am 87. We saw this movie in Atlanta in 1946 with our 76 year old grandfather who told uncle Remus stories himself who had worked on the farm in Virginia at 18 saving money for college.

[@Fairman-e5z]

Zip ahdee doo dah

[@lisaloo715]

Your grandfather sounds like an interesting man.

[@ulricgordon8586]

Can you believe the James Baskett, the actor who played Uncle Remus, was only 42 years old here? He died 2 years later at age 44 of heart failure.

[@paulmacartney8266]

What a pity.

[@katrinbarbey]

But what a legend

[@REALcatmom]

How sad!

[@LindaCooper-i3f]

They obviously didn’t have properly trained cardiac specialists in those days nor did they have trauma centers either.

[@LindaCooper-i3f]

Yes indeed.

[@chuckseminski]

One of the greatest movies ever made. Should be available anywhere. The people who have maligned it are ignorant, dishonest, and absurd.

[@bookittykittycat5962]

The people that hate this movie are stupid racist liberals. This movie had love and warmth what we need in this world more than ever,

[@toinimoore3463]

Chuck I sure agree with You

[@davidberger802]

Oh dear God are you right on the money, just a tale of friendship.

[@stanfordite1]

Those who say it's racist have no right to say what's racist and will one day be made to admit it isn't. Even if they have to walk on Legos barefoot.

[@gramma9826]

I have a copy, searched forever. I loved this movie as a kid and I watched it with my granddaughter. We sang all the songs. Uncle Remus was my favorite and most respected. He was the movie

[@jman3254]

My dad, who sadly died almost three years ago (on Elvis Presley's birthday, interestingly) saw this movie when he was around 10 years old. He would mention it occasionally throughout my times with him. I think that it touched his heart and filled his mind with wonder. I miss that man every day. I bet he would love to be watching it with me if he were here. If he were only here. . .

[@amandaholloway2060]

I saw NO racism, i saw friendship and kindness. What we need 2day

[@MultiverseAsheville]

That’s the problem. This movie portrays Blacks in the Antebellum South as happy, cared for, and like slavery wasn’t any problem at all. Historically, slavery never looked anything like this movie.

[@MooseCall]

@@MultiverseAsheville This takes place AFTER slavery.

[@rroobnz]

@@MultiverseAsheville Princess and the Frog also sugar coats the Jim Crow era since it's set in the 1920s. Disney sugar coating harsh time-periods is nothing new

[@ronsmith1901]

Agreed., But black people will disagree Because they see a problem in everything.

[@ButtonsCasey]

​@@MultiverseAshevilleYou do know the basis for this movie was a series of books? Books that the author made from African fairytales?

[@judywilkerson8682]

Uncle Remus is wonderful I loved his character.

[@LindaCooper-i3f]

Likewise.

[@tracycraft2971]

Yes! He is my happy place!!❤

[@Goofyfan32]

I ADORE Uncle Remus

[@bookittykittycat5962]

Our neighbor Mr. Chappy told us when we were kids two rules to live by. Tell it like it is and live like every day is Sunday. He was our Uncle Remus full of wisdom and kindness.

[@MaritzaAgosto-e1g]

I love Uncle Remus ... his character is filled with wisdom . 😊

[@murielcoppage5122]

I was about 5 years old when I first saw this movie!! I liked it then & I like it now. I'sick & tired of all this garbage about racism!! JUST WATCH & ENJOY THE MOVIE!!

[@denisek292]

I’m 54, and my parents took me to see this movie when I was 3. It still holds a special place in my heart.

[@chowgirl9866]

Racism is political propaganda. Works every time they wield it.

[@davidberger802]

YES, YES, YES !!! Get rid of all the bitterness, live a little.

[@cynthiao.warner9979]

Oh, my goodness! What a wonderful day!!! Thank you so much for the gift of childhood re-lived. My tear-filled eyes are crying with happiness. May all your days be filled with happiness. ❤❤❤

[@truman42746]

I am 78 years old and thought I would never see it again. I loved it as a child and it was a joy to watch again. Thanks for posting it!

[@jasonorme1026]

I was lucky enough to see this film as a kid the last time it was re-released in the theaters in 1986. Have not seen it in almost 40 years but I always thought highly of it and wanted to see it again. Thank you!

[@DrewHall-un8sn]

jasonorme1026, saw it in a theater in 1980, so happy someone posted this.

[@robertfrancois6064]

That was around when I saw it but unfortunately I thought it pretty boring, I was more of a he man kid

[@ryanlozano9086]

We did it guys the movie is no longer lost media

[@jacov127]

sorry but it never really was lost Media

[@larrydewein]

@@jacov127 It may not have been "lost" but it was made EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to get hold of. It was VERY VERY EXPENSIVE for me to get a copy years ago. Had to get it FROM ENGLAND and then pay to have it transferred from THEIR SYSTEM to OURS!!!

[@leesheppard6043]

The dvd has been around for 20 years. Laser disc for 30 years.

[@TomasFunes-rt8rd]

I downloaded it from KZbin in 2017....

[@Robert-catesby]

@@ryanlozano9086 We ???

[@Heartwing37]

I’ve loved this movie from childhood! There’s nothing racist about it. This is about friendship and family.

[@LindaCooper-i3f]

Truly telling it like it is!

[@Grandmasplace]

I love how the kids in the final scene werent surprised to see Brer Rabbit at all, because they always believed he was real. 😮‍💨

[@sunnyreads1845]

What an incredibly awesome way to celebrate the Christmas season! I shared the link to this film with my brothers because we watched this one single time on television when we were children and never saw it again. We remember the story and the songs, but could never find the movie anywhere... and now we know why, because it was banned. Knowing what has been going on with the world in the 2020s we have an idea why it would be cancelled, but this is story is a part of our history and our family and friends embrace this reality because it was how it was and we love it. Thank you so much for sharing this film. Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah!!!

[@barbarakrusen7777]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I am 68 and saw this movie in the theaters as a child. My husband had the giant Uncle Remus book by Walt Disney that accompanied the movie- he was older than me. I still have his book and when we were younger, it inspired me to purchase the entire Volume of uncle Remus’s tales in the original vernacular. Uncle Remus stories were among my favorite as a child. And as an adult, I began storytelling and my favorite stories to tell where the Uncle Remustales. Children of all colors and backgrounds loved them because they were funny and told stories of friendship and taught life lessons in a way children could understand. What beautiful allegories.

[@walterbosch9198]

This movie won the best picture of 1946 it is a good g rated movie. I had heard it was banned for many years. I am glad modern day people can see it and make up their own minds. There is a reason why walt disney is still making millions of money since he died in 1966. His movies are great.

[@jucadvgv3449]

thank you so much for this movie! i've always loved it, and i also have about a 100 year old copy of the stories. instead of a terrible movie the way people always say, i always thought of it as a wonderful tale with uncle remus as the main character and hero.

[@NewDay75075]

One of my childhood FAVORITE movies!! LOVED UNCLE REMUS!!! People who are RACIST are the ONLY ones who saw racism in this movie.

[@darrellwatson1071]

I add my thanks to you for posting this; it never should have been pulled. The stories are good, moral, and engaging.

[@Charlotte-bn4gp]

This JUST popped up in my movie line! I remember seeing this as a child,(cant remember if it was a Sunday night Walt Disney or at the movies, I'm 60), and it is intwined in my heart amd mind. No Walt Disney shows today can do that😢 and i will be looking for this on DVD dor the younger family members so they can receive a blessing and learn kindness and friendship...something lacking in society today😢 THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WONDERFUL GEM!!!

[@pamriding2351]

I'm 79 and I remember how much I loved this picture and all of the songs when I was a little girl. Thank you for showing it and Disney for making this sweet movie.

[@jeanah685]

That was a mighty satifactual movie. I laughed, cried, gasped and was sad and then happy. Beautiful movie. Thank you for posting.

[@locksmithdb5987]

This is not a racist. This is a GREAT MOVIE!

[@gterrymed]

It's stereotypical portrayal of Black people is horrible. God no. @8:50. Nope. It's good to have access to it though. KZbin needs to keep this on display.

[@bestdisco1979]

@@gterrymedthe white folks are stereotypical as well.

[@MythwrightWorkshop]

ip may naw beez racist... but id shore bee Razzisd!

[@gterrymed]

@MythwrightWorkshop 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 I b impotent, iz gud bein impotent. 😆 🤣 😂 😹 dum mud dukks' sooz stoopid in dis mooovie; moo likez a cow? Mooovie

[@LouiseTurmenne]

​@@gterrymed who pokes fun at black folks more than black folks themselves? With all the dumb sitcoms that portray blacks in a bad light. This movie is no where near the shameful stuff they put out today!

[@barrelrnr]

watched it as a child- just watched again as a 59 yr old. I saw no racism- just friendship, love, and a general feel good movie. thank you for sharing !

[@kitmackenzie7483]

Thank you. I'm tired of others deciding what is appropriate and not in the Arts

[@raymondhopwood9393]

It totally blew my mind when I saw this on KZbin. I last saw it when I was in 8th grade, over fifty years ago! Thank you for posting this. Edit BTW, I'm 66 now.

[@barbarafield4520]

l believe it was called movie not a documentary. Just sit and enjoy the movie; the story, the laughter, the music, the animation.

[@JamesWilliamKing]

Nonetheless, Walt Disney failed to abide by the Hayes Code recommendation that the film's prologue expressly mention that it was set during the post-Civil-War Reconstruction Era, NOT the Antebellum (pre-Civil-War Slavery) Era apparently because Disney didn't want to offend prejudiced White Southern audiences.

[@VivianMasters]

@@JamesWilliamKingalways some reason for hate if you are a liberal!

[@Goofyfan32]

Walt Disney grew up reading the Uncle Remus books. He just Loved the stories and wanted to share them Doubt he thought that was a big deal. He probably thought more people read the books. Funny how when I watched this movie in 1980, in the movie theater, Everyone Loved it. Both Black and White people. It's So weird to me that people complain about EVERYTHING now.

[@JamesWilliamKing]

@ Surprise! In 1946, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., a congressman from Harlem, New York, branded the film an "insult to American minorities [and] everything that America as a whole stands for." The National Negro Congress set up picket lines in theaters in the big cities where the film played, with its protesters holding signs that read "Song of the South is an insult to the Negro people!" and, lampooning "Jingle Bells", chanted: "Disney tells, Disney tells / lies about the South!" On April 2, 1947, a group of protesters marched around Oakland, California's Paramount Theatre with picket signs reading, "We want films on Democracy NOT Slavery!" and "Don't prejudice children's minds with films like this". The National Jewish Post scorned the fact that the film's lead, James Baskett (Uncle Remus), was not allowed to attend its premiere in Atlanta because of his race due to Georgia segregationist Jim Crow Laws. Criticisms in the Black press largely objected to the reinforcement of stereotypes, such as the subservient status of Black characters, costuming, the exaggerated dialect, and other archaic depictions of Black people. Walt Disney was initially going to have the "Song of the South" screenplay written by his own studio animators but later sought professional writers. In June 1944, Disney hired Southern-born writer Dalton Reymond to write the screenplay. Dalton Reymond delivered a 51-page outline on May 15, 1944. The Hays Office reviewed Reymond's outline and demanded that some terminology, such as White characters referring to Uncle Remus as an "old Darkie" be removed from Reymond's treatment. Disney hired African-American performer & writer Clarence Muse to be consulted on the screenplay, but Muse quit when Reymond ignored Muse's suggestions to portray African-American characters in a way that would be perceived as being dignified and more than Southern stereotypes. In addition to concerns about his racial stereotyping, Reymond had never written a screenplay before (nor would he ever write another). Maurice Rapf, who had been writing live-action features at the time, was asked by Walt Disney Productions to work with Reymond and co-writer Callum Webb to turn Reymond's story-outline treatment into a shootable screenplay. According to Neal Gabler, one of the reasons Disney had hired Rapf to work with Reymond was to temper what Disney feared would be Reymond's "White Southern slant" since Reymond's treatment included the phrases "Massa" (i.e. Master) in reference to White characters, and "Darkies" in reference to Black plantation workers, prominently. Reymond's use of those racist terms in his original treatment readily indicates that he had set the storyline during the Antebellum (Pre-Civil War) Era when Uncle Remus and the Black plantation workers were still slaves.

[@elizabeths4371]

I haven't seen this since I was a very little girl and I'm an "old lady" now. How MARVELLOUS!

[@joycehoward5193]

Saw this with mama and daddy cant remember how old;74 now this made me smile very little makes one smile nowadays;God bless yall and Merry Christmas with love to all!

[@merlin2517]

Fond memories watching this movie as a child. First saw in 1964 now 65 years old. Zip- a-Dee-Doo-Dah-Day. Still love Uncle Remus. Timeless.

[@williamschlenger1518]

My mom took me to see this when it came out. One of the happiest movies ever 😊❤

[@marymasiakowski5042]

My mom took me to see it when I was young, and she got me the soundtrack album. Several years ago, I bought the DVD.

[@Greg_Gatsby]

I found the DVD on eBay about 24 years ago and I bought it. At the time, I got a notice from eBay saying the transaction had been cancelled because the product violated eBay standards for content. But the payment went through and I was thrilled when the DVD arrived in the mail. It’s in its original English language format and has available Chinese subtitles and plays well on my computer and DVD players. I remember seeing the movie as a young child and have always recall it as a charming story.

[@9104redfern]

I agree, it is a beautiful movie about loving friendship ❤

[@Southphxgal2023]

Now that’s a good old Disney movie. They make you laugh and cry.

[@DScho-f8w]

It's sad that there were "intelectuals" who hide this beautiful, heartwarming, loving and inspiring movie from us for so many years. It's an inspirational movie. I got very emotional at the end. Uncle Remis, my hero.

[@TheFoxFromSplashMountain]

Not racist at all. A beautiful movie based on real African-American fables, starring the first black man and woman to receive Oscars.

[@LindaCooper-i3f]

Truly great since it features Hattie McDaniel in the cast.

[@WillScarlet16]

Except this movie takes those African fables and recasts them as learning experiences for a rich white boy.

[@TheFoxFromSplashMountain]

@@WillScarlet16 What's wrong with that? It's about a black man sharing the stories of his people with a white child. That's something I find very beautiful.

[@barbarabaker3056]

Are you implying white boys can't learn anything from African Americans???? ​@@WillScarlet16

[@DavidArnce]

Agreed !!!

[@robyndavis3043]

Thank you for posting this movie-I’ve always wanted to see it (and now, have saved it)!

[@ClareEatmon]

Me too!❤

[@lynnfox2359]

Me too!

[@thepman1964]

A heart-warming story about a beloved folk character. Said character, played beautifully by James Baskett, evokes the African oral storytelling tradition of clever moralistic tales and animal characters. The only people this offends are those looking to be offended.

[@t0raneko]

There is still a woman reciting these stories in the small town where they were first transcribed.

[@billymotter1515]

I saw this at The Alabama Theater back in the early 70s with family and friends. Loved it then and still do. Thank you for showing ❤️🙏

[@lindamortensen7835]

Thank you for sharing this. I couldn’t find the whole movie anywhere in the last few years. I do see some interesting discussions on KZbin. I’ll visit them after the movie. Our sixth grade teacher read this book to us while we had our heads down. She was my favorite teacher ever. Thank you Mrs Compton.

[@elizabethfisher6103]

I guess my black parents weren't aware this was racist when they took my sister and I to see this at the movies. I've missed this movie so much!!!

[@davidberger802]

I think they just wanted to see a good film.

[@DaRkHoRsE-_-]

Wow haven’t seen this since I was a kid❤❤❤❤The crap they make today and then take this away!!! I see absolutely no reason for a child not to see this classic❤❤❤❤❤❤Thank you for the upload.

[@newport1007]

Since when true friendship became racist.. this is an awesome movie and I loved it.. bravo to all the cast 👏👏👏

[@BurrowDeeper]

Trump should show this movie in the White House to show how great it is.

[@mesomemore97]

It's hard to believe this is up on KZbin? It's about time.

[@davidberger802]

How about that. I didn't believe it either. I had to watch it to believe it.

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

I loved this movie when I was a little girl. I still love it. I'm now 76 years old. I told these stories to my children.

[@angelicaartibee8081]

Thank you for making it possible for me to finally see this beautiful movie that shows the pure love between a boy and his best friend, Uncle Remus ❤. This is beautiful storytelling that should be accessible to everyone. Hiding it only hides an important message of love and the historical, groundbreaking talents of the beautiful Ms Hattie McDaniel and Mr. James Baskett.

[@tracycraft2971]

Oh gosh, uncle Remus was an angle with a heart of gold!,

[@karencontestabile6064]

Angel

[@jessquinn6106]

A magnificent film. You can feel Walt apart of the film, running and romping with the kids and sitting listening to Remus' stories and having some of Tempe's pie. makes me wish I was a kid again and join them. Better than anything Disneyco. has ever created in the last 40 years. I know everyone loves the 2 iconic songs. But for me Tempe's "Sooner or Later" has always been my favorite.

[@LMil-kk6gs]

I saw this wonderful, joyful movie when i was six! Thats 65 years ago! I never forgot the Song and always wanted to see it again. I think anyone with children would really love the delight it gives to them.

[@relicpineenterprisesllc8645]

I love Uncle Remus and this movie. I feel it is far from being racist. The stories and the wonderful actors have always made me happy.

[@aproverbshome173]

Beautiful movie. Wish I had a friend like Remus. To much drama in our days!

[@donnamarsh6713]

LOVE this movie, as a child and as a grandmother now.

[@SpringerA1984]

Ooohhh, the movie Raintree County with Elizabeth Taylor is also beautiful..

[@nancyfarmer4289]

@@SpringerA1984 The book is good too!

[@barryfields-h4v]

Disney disavowing this film is just another in their long list of crimes against filmdom.

[@rickcaruso5918]

Boycott Disney they have cursed Walt’s legacy!

[@sterry9000]

Walt was a hypocrite. He was wildly anti semitic, even entertaining Hitler's photographer in LA and attending German American Bund (Nazi) meetings. He wasn't fond of African Americans either, with only one black animator in his studio. Trust me. He didn't shelve this movie for any other reason than fear of public opinion.

[@davidberger802]

Yes , and in awful narrow minded judgement.

[@stanfordite1]

Well Disney has no right to disavow it. After I take over Disney and make it great again, if it hasn't already been done so, my first official act will be releasing it to both Blu Ray and theaters. Like there will be massive protests? Disney under me will treat Song of the South like it was Mary Poppins. It will embrace the movie.

[@ronvoelker]

"THANK YOU." Finally have a chance to see this movie.

[@doofus0123]

19 December 2024. My wife and I just finished watching (here on KZbin) a documentary film called Bumming in Beijing: The Last Dreamers. I learned about it from a book I recently read. After Beijing finished, the next KZbin video to Autoplay was this one. I thought, by the title, it was a commentary on the controversy of this video, when, to my surprise, I found it was the whole movie! We'll be watching it soon. Thank you to whomever posted it and props to all who have commented here before me. All the comments I've looked at have been positive. This may very well be the epitome of "when people say negative things about something, go do your own research at the source."

[@maureenmckenna5220]

A beautiful,story of friendship and insight. The stories are priceless, and the feelings of caring and concern at a human level are right on. You can find whatever you are looking for, and will. You can also find a loving story of people just plain old caring for one another.

[@davids2501]

I saw this film when it was rereleased in 1972. I was nine years old. Many years later I wondered why it was considered so racially offensive. I certainly didn't remember it that way. It's a shame that those who benefit from racial strife and divisions have tarnished the reputation of this film. Its most controversial message is that, even in the Deep South of the Reconstruction Era, bonds of friendship and love formed across the racial divide. Thank you for giving us the chance to hear that message again. On another note, the movie is poignant because of the sad story of Bobby Driscoll, the young boy who played Johnny. He faced ridicule and bullying in his high school years due to his film career, and this led him into drug use. He died penniless in an abandoned New York tenement in 1968 from heart failure and was buried in an unmarked grave. He was identified by fingerprint match a year later when his mother contacted the police for help in locating him. His father was terminally ill and was hoping for a reunion with his son before he died. Bob Driscoll was 31.

[@kathdudek1673]

Gaah!!

[@Goofyfan32]

His contract wasn't renewed because he had really bad ache . You forgot he got married and had three children Left his family to move to New York to restart his acting career. Started gang out with Andy Warhol . He got into drugs and alcohol. Then Yes he was found dead in the street. He did make some HORRIBLE decisions

[@alanlight7740]

The race grifters knew exactly what they were doing when they hid this movie from public view. Divide and conquer doesn't work as well when a movie like this is widely known and loved.

[@julielulie1960]

Shame about the break in sound but so happy to see this again. Crying at the end as usual ❤

[@CherryBerry-w1r]

Zipity-Do-Dah Zip-A-Dee-Do-Dah Awesome song

[@flucheaux]

Probably avoiding copyright strike.

[@davebaker9128]

Crying now. Each of us know the feeling of the others. That exact feeling, though ages vary we, as American children, age, race, region, we are Americans. Proud again.

[@paulinekingmusic5632]

Thank you so much for sharing the video of this wonderful movie. They knew how to make movies back then and great, great actors and the Choirs were just amazing! Thank you so much!❤️❤️❤️

[@sylviabaker5975]

Wow, that coffee maker and the manikins dressed for Christmas! The song on the victrola brought back childhood memories. Yes, I am old! I applaud you for all your work and thank you for sharing. May you have wonderful holidays!

[@nedludlum9941]

This is a wonderful classic that should be brought back. It has historic value now and should not be banned because of the time. It has as much value as the the time put into the history books.

[@davidberger802]

I agree, and if they do remake it I pray that they have the good judgement to follow the original story line.

[@barbarakaywhite5166]

I loved this film as a child. It showed black and white children could be friends and Uncle Remus was the kindest and smartest grown up there, It showed me that smart or goodness was not based on color. to me it is not racist Uncle Remus had stayed there because he felt safe and at home. After emancipation many did not leave home ground sometimes for generations my Grandpa was a share cropper and although white Caddo Indian and some black blood was a lot like Uncle Remus and leaving home land whem the farms were sold to become a housing development was really hard. I am off topic it is no racist just shows how it was and that black people are the equal or better than others it all depend on the person i

[@piratessalyx7871]

Yep the truth!

[@nativevirginian8344]

I don’t know why people don’t realize the South was Home to slaves. Many went North after the war and found racism & hatred was worse up there and came back. Southern society was different-blacks & whites had lived together since the mid 1600s. It was a flawed civilization but a civilization nonetheless. Better that than chaos. The anti-bellum South has been called the last non-materialistic civilization. Southern society was based on Christian principles. The North, especially New England, was a Puritan/Calvinistic society: people were sinful crap, unless you made money, which was a sign that God loved you. Many of the names you recognize as leading families in America, Brown for one, made their fortunes running slave ships, a fact that gets lost in the racist propaganda against the South.

[@lillybart-s9i]

@@nativevirginian8344 Non materialistic?! All the fine clothes, the mansions, the silverware--you need to go on a plantation tour and see the style in which the whites lived and they sold little kids as young as 8 years old to finance it. They lived like kings on that blood money.

[@NITA-s4r]

THANK YOU FOR PUTTING THIS DISNEY MOVIE ON SO WE COULD SEE ITS GLORY. A FILM WITH FRIENDSHIP AND PLEASANT PEOPLE BEING KIND AND POLITE TO ONE ANOUTHER. GREAT CHARACTERS AND STORY. THE BOY AND YOUNG GIRL WAS IN ANOUTHER DISNEY MOVIE TOGETHER "SO DEAR TO MY HEART" ALSO A GREAT MOVIE!! LOVED SEEING THE ANIMATED PARTS EVEN THOUGH THE SOUND CUT OUT WHEN UNCLE REMUS SANG AND LATER THE SAME PART TOO THE SINGING PARTS. A GREAT MOVIE AND GOOD ENDING. NO RACISM AT ALL!!! THANKS FOR SHARING AND STAY SAFE ❤🙏

[@mayukurasaka5344]

I bought the PAL version on Ebay around 25 yrs ago. I was fortunate enough to find this small family owned film shop that made me a copy on a vhs tape. I have both somewhere in storage but thanks to this upload, I don't need to dig my copy out anytime soon.

[@carolynschieewe7301]

I am so glad this movie has been posted. I remember it from my childhood and over the years have wondered why it wasn't replayed like many of the other old time Disney movies. Thank you.