Bob Iger Confirms ‘Song Of The South’ Won’t Be Added To Disney+, Even With Disclaimer
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deadline.comBy Tom Grater International Film Reporter The 1946 Disney pic Song Of The South will not be appearing on the Disney+ streaming service, even with an ‘outdated cultural depictions’ disclaimer, confirmed Executive Chairman Bob Iger today.
Speaking at the annual shareholders meeting, Iger responded to an audience question about whether the full Disney library will one day appear on the service by affirming that particular movie is “not appropriate in today’s world” and won’t be re-released.
The live-action/animated musical film, set on a plantation in Georgia after the Civil War, is considered extremely controversial for its depiction of black people.
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