The safety of children has been a major concern for parents for quite some time, and it hasn’t changed. Children should be able to watch their favorite films and cartoon series on the internet without fear of being exposed to harmful content, or even accidental exposure to other users. That’s why Disney+ is one of the most popular online destinations that are safe
Back in October, Disney+ added a warning to six of its most popular vintage films, which is intended to inform viewers that they include racist portrayals.
Disney has taken a number of significant measures recently. Disney+ decided to delete any movies with racist clowns from the children’s profiles after issuing a warning to users. This will give everyone peace of mind that no children under the age of seven will be able to view these films without restriction.
Our all-time favorites are among the ones that were taken away – “Peter Pan,” “The Aristocats,” “Swiss Family Robinson,” “Lady and the Tramp,” “Fantasia” and “Dumbo.”
The release dates for these movies run from the 1940s to the 1970s, and they are all classics that we have come to adore. They all have one thing in common: negative portrayals of people of color and their culture.
The 1953 film “Peter Pan” is a fantastic example. Even if you’ve seen it, you’ve probably noticed how the Indigenous culture is mocked and exaggerated in an insulting manner, using words like “redface” and “savages.” In this movie, the Native Americans are portrayed as stupid, superstitious, and excessively violent.
In the Disney film, “The Aristocats” (1970), in the “Everyone Wants to Be a Cat” number, a Siamese cat plays the piano using chopsticks while reciting lyrics like “egg foo young” and “fortune cookie never right.”
In 1941’s “Dumbo,” one of the most entertaining movies, a group of singing crows is based on historical minstrel shows. To ridicule and degrade Black people, individuals in the film donned blackface and other types of racial hatred.
Don’t be concerned, since Disney+ subscribers of any age may still watch these movies. It was only taken away from their Children’s profile. However, in order to view them, they must first get past the warning about objectionable content that begins these movies. There is also a limited period of time before the material expires if people decide not to view it and instead click away from it.
Disney+ also introduced a function that takes viewers to the “Stories Matter” portion of the website. Viewers can discover more about why diverse representation is important and how damaging media stereotypes of people of color and vulnerable groups can be harmful in this area.
The Stories Matter page states:
“As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, we are in the process of reviewing our library and adding advisories to content that includes negative depictions or mistreatment of people or cultures. Rather than removing this content, we see an opportunity to spark conversation and open dialogue on history that affects us all. We also want to acknowledge that some communities have been erased or forgotten altogether, and we’re committed to giving voice to their stories as well.”
These movies have been removed from the site in which kids may view them for free. You may still access these vintage flicks if you bypassed the Disney+ warning, although they are no longer accessible to children.
If you want to unwind and enjoy the family with a different Disney+ movie, “Hidden Figures,” “A Wrinkle in Time” or the just-released “Raya and the Last Dragon” are good options.
