Disney has decided to take a step back from its works, certainly essential, but which may contain scenes with racist connotations. On the Disney + platform, a warning is now broadcast at the start of certain films.
Now on Disney +, you'll see a warning sign at the start of many cult movies. The idea is to provide an educational perspective on the works that have been produced by Disney in the past, by explaining that some content on the streaming platform presents racist clichés. Here is what is now showing at the start of the film: "This program is presented in its original version and may contain outdated cultural representations." Added to this is a clickable video that discusses the importance of the diversity of representations on the screen.
In a press release, the firm admitted to having represented certain cultures in a biased way in its films: "These stereotypes were wrong then and still are today. Rather than removing this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful influence in order to learn from it and engage in dialogue to build a more inclusive future. together. Disney is committed to creating inspiring and ambitious stories that reflect human diversity. "
Indeed, some films of our childhood have taken a serious blow of old! Peter Pan, The Lady and the Tramp, Dumbo… Many are the Disney feature films featuring terrible racist stereotypes which, at the time of the films' release, seemed acceptable to some audiences. Peter Pan, for example, shows a distorted image of the native peoples of North America. We can also take the example of the cartoon The Aristocats, which conveys every imaginable cliché about Asian cultures, through the character of a Siamese cat. Like The Lady and the Tramp… Disney therefore prefers to accept its mistakes and raise awareness, in order to better fight against discrimination.
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