Song Of The South (1946)
Song of the South is a 1946 Disney film adapted from the series
of Uncle Remus tales by Joel Chandler Harris. The film is both live-action and
animation, with the animation sequences frequently shown independently in both
theaters and on the Disney television program.
Post-Civil War Georgia
finds seven-year old Johnny on his grandmother's plantation where he discovers
Uncle Remus, a wise, elderly black man who regales Johnny with magical tales of
Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox and Br'er Bear. Through Uncle Remus' adventurous
stories, Johnny learns valuable life lessons.
The film presents an
America of a vastly different time which created controversy due to the
portrayals of certain characters. The film has never been re-released since the
1980s, and continues to spark heated debate as to its' "appropriateness" for the
21st century.
The song "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" received an Academy Award for
Best Song, and actor James Baskett (Uncle Remus) received an honorary Oscar for
his portrayal.
Starring : Ruth Warrick, Bobby Driscoll, James Baskett, Luana Patten
Director : Harve Foster, Wilfred Jackson
Running time : 94 minutes
Language : English
