The Tales of Brer Rabbit were written by Joel Chandler Harris of Eatonton, Ga. They were told from the perspective of Uncle Remus and were adapted from the oral tradition that Harris had heard on a plantation where he worked. There has been some talk about the stories and their meaning. In fact, that's a primary reason that Disney hasn't released Song of the South (a film based on the Tales).
What say you? Is it racist? Does it speak into something about white people or black people? Here is a clip of the Disney rendition.
Friday, June 26, 2009
The Tales of Brer Rabbit
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First, I enjoy the Tales of Brer Rabbit. I think its racists for blacks. Although the tale suggests treatment received during this era, it suggests racists remarks, character and future treatments of blacks today. Many people see these films as offensive and disrespectful. However, one's character and preceptions of someone does not dictate or impose success.
ReplyDeleteAngela Webb
Disney made a wise decision by not releasing "Song of the South" derogatory statements towards another is not suitable for enjoyment. It's meaning was directed towards an era where people were being mistreated.Today, Disney has a ride "Splash Mountain" that illustrates and tells the story of The Tales of Brer Rabbit.
ReplyDeleteThe song was not released I think it was the language that was used. The picture was good cheerful and pleasant to look at.
ReplyDeleteI feel it had some racisim in the video. The language used and also considering the fact that inequality and hatred toward that race was very prevelant proved that wasnt a good choice to come up with a movie that would be looked as amusing. If I were alive during that time, I would not find it amusing at all considering the things that were going on in that era. Im glad made the decision not to release the song, maybe they too felt it was racist or they just didnt want to receive any backlash from it.
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