“Dumbo,” released in 1942, includes a warning because of the crows, which “pay homage to racist minstrel shows, where white performers with blackened faces and tattered clothing imitated and ridiculed enslaved Africans on Southern plantations.”
Dumbo (1941): Contains a scene of a group of cigar-smoking crows, with their leader named Jim Crow, referring to the racist segregation laws of the South, and voiced by a white actor.
The new disclaimer offers a more in-depth warning about “negative depictions” and “mistreatment of people or cultures" in titles such as "Dumbo" (1941), "Peter Pan" (1953), "The Aristocats" (1970), "The Jungle Book" (1967) and the original “Lady and the Tramp."
Here are a few examples of titles receiving an advisory, along with an explanation of some of the negative depictions in each title:
Aristocats. The cat is depicted as a racist caricature of East Asian peoples with exaggerated stereotypical traits such as slanted eyes and buck teeth. ...
Why did Disney Plus remove Peter Pan? According to Disney's “Stories Matter” webpage: The film portrays Native people in a stereotypical manner that reflects neither the diversity of Native peoples nor their authentic cultural traditions.
The dark story and somber appearance may not have broad appeal. Burton's films have a dark aesthetic and Dumbo is no different. Certain scenes may be spooky for young children so parents may not want to take their kids to see it. The story is also not a joyful one.
After receiving criticism last year, Disney is changing the way it addresses racism in its older animated films. On Oct. 15, Disney Plus introduced a new disclaimer that appears before older films like Dumbo (1941) and Aladdin (1992), warning viewers that the films include harmful stereotypes.
Movies that will display the advisory include "Peter Pan," "The Aristocats," "The Jungle Book," "Lady and the Tramp," "Dumbo," and "Swiss Family Robinson." The change is part of Disney's "Stories Matter" initiative, which is meant to improve how the company's stories represent all people and communities.
The depiction of Native Americans in Peter Pan is another moment in Disney history that the company believes needs re-examination. The Native people encountered by Peter and the Lost Boys chant in an incoherent and unintelligible language, and are repeatedly called "redskins."
"What Made the Red Man Red?" is a song from the 1953 Disney animated film Peter Pan with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Sammy Cahn, in which "the natives tell their story through stereotypical dance while singing". Some modern audiences consider it “racist and offensive” due to its exaggerated stereotypes.
It is believed that the story of Dumbo is loosely based on the real life elephant Jumbo, a male African Bush elephant born in Sudan in 1860. After his mother was killed by poachers he was captured and sold to Lorenzo Casanova, an Italian animal dealer and explorer.
Although the entire film is filled with uncomfortably sad moments — including when they dress Dumbo up in clown makeup and forced him to humiliate himself in front of the crowds — the most heart-wrenching scene occurs when the titular character visits his mother, Jumbo, after she's been locked in a carriage that's ...
The leader of the group in Dumbo is Jim Crow, which shares the name of laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States. In “The Song of the Roustabouts,” faceless Black workers toil away to offensive lyrics like “When we get our pay, we throw our money all away.”
Dumbo was released on October 23, 1941, where it was met with critical acclaim for its story, humor, visuals, and music. The film was later criticized for racist stereotyping of black people. Its accolades include an Academy Award for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture.
What ages is it appropriate for? The Dumbo live action film is rated PG for peril/action, some thematic elements, and brief mild language. After seeing it twice, there is definitely peril and action…..but I don't think it will be scary to kids. There are beautiful thematic elements, but nothing overly frightening.
Disney Plus has added its first R-rated movies: "Logan," "Deadpool," and "Deadpool 2." The move marks a big step forward for the service by offering better value to its adult subscribers. Disney also added a slate of mature Marvel shows in March, along with increased parental controls.
Several more all-ages titles followed before it was decreed that the time had come for the boat to be well and truly rocked, with Down and Out in Beverly Hills becoming the first-ever R-rated feature to come with the backing and blessing of the all-powerful Disney machine.
A113 (pronounced A-One-Thirteen) is the classroom number used by character animation students at the California Institute of the Arts. Many of its alumni (including Pixar staff) have used the number in their professional works. It is said to appear in some way, shape, or form in every Pixar film.
The 1955 animated comedy “Lady and the Tramp” carries an advisory because of its depiction of Siamese cats in a way that perpetuates anti-Asian stereotypes. Disney says the advisory is not new, but it has now been updated and strengthened for this and other films.
What is the warning before Peter Pan on Disney plus?
“This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures,” the new label reads. “These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now. Rather than remove this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future together.
Disney+ removes 'Peter Pan,' 'Dumbo' from children's profiles due to negative stereotypes. (WPDE) — Disney+ has removed several movies from children's profiles on its service due to negative stereotypes.
It may contain outdated cultural depictions.” Since its initial release in 1941, “Dumbo” has been criticized for including a version of vocal blackface, while “The Aristocats” and “Peter Pan” have been the subject of scrutiny for racist depictions of characters.
On the Stories Matter page on the Disney Company's website, it was revealed that Dumbo has some racist themes and undertones. The post explains that the crows in Dumbo sing songs that "pay homage" to minstrel shows. These shows are where blackface originated.
