I just bought two copies myself in February during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. One copy for me and one for my sister. On Camp Street between the French Quarter and the WW II Museum, you’ll find the Confederate Memorial Hall Museum. They have many copies they sell which they buy from overseas. And the museum has a lot of US history you can explore while you’re there. Just a tip in case you’re in NOLA and still want a copy!
I would be curious to find out how many of those who feel Song of the South is racist have actually watched it. The movie is wonderful. The Master/Slave Owner is portrayed as a huge a-hole, even his children are frightened of and hate him. And the kids find solice in Uncle Remus and his stories. It doesnt glorify racism or being a slave. My husband and I are glad we have a copy of the movie. I have read that the person who wrote the Uncle Remus stories started a movement in the 1800s to reconcile relations between the white and black communities. The stories of the brer were part of Africa Folklore, even some of the more racist ones. The writer who heard and retold these stories loved the workers on the plantations. It is really sad that we have to rewrite history to fit a narrative rather than learn from it.
My older brother and I grew up with Uncle Remus stories ,we thought they were /are wonderful .it would appear that we (as a Country) are bound and determined to NOT learn from history. A damned shame ,and a disservice to our youth.
The stories about B’rer (Brother) Rabbit and the others were an oral tradition passed down by African-Americans of the Southern United States and African descendants in the Caribbean, notably Afro-Bahamians and Turks and Caicos Islanders. He is a trickster who succeeds by his wits rather than by brawn, provoking authority figures and bending social mores as he sees fit. They were tales that were beloved and meant to teach children about using their minds and perseverance. They are part of Black History, yet they are never mentioned. Only someone of ignorance would claim them to be racist, and the erasure of them is in itself racist as they were an integral part of many Black American families for generations.
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Mary
Yes I’m excited . I have 2 copies of Song of the South. I don’t think that they’re racist at all. History is what it is.
Ray Winiecki
Because it’s not racist!
Jerry
I hope I pass away before the change takes place. also I would love one of the two copies of Song of the south that the previous poster has.
Matt
I just bought two copies myself in February during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. One copy for me and one for my sister. On Camp Street between the French Quarter and the WW II Museum, you’ll find the Confederate Memorial Hall Museum. They have many copies they sell which they buy from overseas. And the museum has a lot of US history you can explore while you’re there. Just a tip in case you’re in NOLA and still want a copy!
HQ
I would be curious to find out how many of those who feel Song of the South is racist have actually watched it. The movie is wonderful. The Master/Slave Owner is portrayed as a huge a-hole, even his children are frightened of and hate him. And the kids find solice in Uncle Remus and his stories. It doesnt glorify racism or being a slave. My husband and I are glad we have a copy of the movie. I have read that the person who wrote the Uncle Remus stories started a movement in the 1800s to reconcile relations between the white and black communities. The stories of the brer were part of Africa Folklore, even some of the more racist ones. The writer who heard and retold these stories loved the workers on the plantations. It is really sad that we have to rewrite history to fit a narrative rather than learn from it.
Gabi
Apparently it’s not even a slave master it’s after the civil war.
Jeffy
My older brother and I grew up with Uncle Remus stories ,we thought they were /are wonderful .it would appear that we (as a Country) are bound and determined to NOT learn from history. A damned shame ,and a disservice to our youth.
Giddi
There is literally nothing racist about it. It’s a bunch of animals and a nice song.
Matt
The stories about B’rer (Brother) Rabbit and the others were an oral tradition passed down by African-Americans of the Southern United States and African descendants in the Caribbean, notably Afro-Bahamians and Turks and Caicos Islanders. He is a trickster who succeeds by his wits rather than by brawn, provoking authority figures and bending social mores as he sees fit. They were tales that were beloved and meant to teach children about using their minds and perseverance. They are part of Black History, yet they are never mentioned. Only someone of ignorance would claim them to be racist, and the erasure of them is in itself racist as they were an integral part of many Black American families for generations.
Marcus
Yay!!!!! His Carrots are back!!!! <3
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