Essay 1914

Unlocking the restraints in a MultiCultClassics Monologue…

• Walt Disney Company is debating unlocking its 1946 film “Song of the South.” The movie has never been released on video in the U.S., as critics contend it features racist stereotypes of Southern plantation Blacks. But Disney President and CEO Bob Iger said folks are reconsidering releasing the picture. “The question of ‘Song of the South’ comes up periodically, in fact it was raised at last year’s annual meeting,” said Iger. “And since that time, we’ve decided to take a look at it again because we’ve had numerous requests about bringing it out. Our concern was that a film that was made so many decades ago being brought out today perhaps could be either misinterpreted or that it would be somewhat challenging in terms of providing the appropriate context.” Ain’t nobodys gonna fuss ‘bout it no mo, boss.

• The King unlocked the cages at Burger King. The company announced it will only deal with suppliers who do not keep animals caged or crated. Ironically, the typical BK employee continues to feel like they’re working in a cage.