A look at Disney's film gems after many years is not only sentiment, but also bringing them to the judgment of time. In the light of the new reality of the media and the correctness of public statements, surprising conclusions can be drawn.
Na chwilę obecną The Walt Disney Company jest jednym z największych gigantów przemysłu kinematograficznego. Znak Myszki Miki pojawia się przy coraz to kolejnych tytułach i markach i nie można już dziś, jak kilkanaście lat temu, powiedzieć, że kojarzy się on tylko z animacjami dla dzieci. Jednak to właśnie one były początkiem, od którego wszystko się zaczęło. Aż chce się powiedzieć „Dawno, dawno temu, kiedy Disney tworzył bajki…”.
At the moment, the Disney + platform is working very hard for the success of the label, thanks to which we have access not only to new productions, but also to old, remembered from childhood titles. Older viewers with a tear in their eyes remember colorful animations, but also play them for their own children, siblings or younger friends, contributing to their immortality. The first princesses, the first talking animals, the first songs about chasing dreams … A whole generation grew up on them. Hence, today such mixed feelings are triggered by messages warning against the harmful content of some of these stories.
(Shun Gon from the movie “Aristocats”)
Before we include some of the older films, such as Aladdin (1922), Dumbo (1941), and The Jungle Book (1967), Disney + will inform us that the work contains a negative image or even abuse of people from certain cultural minorities. We find out:
These stereotypes were bad and bad remain. However, we do not want to delete our films, but to make the viewer aware of their possible harmful effects, learn from the situation and create the basis for a conversation that will allow us to create a better, more tolerant future for all of us.
Disney is looking at a gallery of old titles in collaboration with an independent team of experts who scrutinize their messages in terms of sensitive and difficult topics, such as the rights and treatment of women, non-white people, the disabled, the sick and the LGBTQ + group.
Other films with this warning include The Tramp in Love (1955), The Aristocats (1970) and The Swiss Family of the Robinsons (1960). There is also Peter Pan (1953) among them , which is interesting because Disney is currently preparing the production of Peter Pan and Wendy , an actor’s remake. A few days ago, Alyssa Alook joined its cast , who is to play the role of the Indian princess of Tiger Lily. It is puzzling how this character will be shown. Will the plot of the classic be significantly changed in light of the precautions taken by Mickey Mouse’s studio? You will probably have to reckon with that.
