Film of it's time. If all films like this were buried as this one seems to have been, then many masterpieces would be lost to world.
Watch it with today's eyes, yes but understand it's historical place.
Otherwise, no one would know many immortal phrases such as "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn"
We learn from our history, lest we repeat it.
If you're one of those annoying, woke people constantly looking for a reason to be offended, this film's not for you. If you're a bit more mature and realize that you can't judge everything with a modern view of morality, you may enjoy it. That being said, it's a film where children's curiosity is peaked through the tales of a kind, old man revealing the folklore of his people. Just remember, it's the American south in 1946. Some may say the film has a flippant view of slavery and/or the reconstruction era, but I'd argue there's a reason. The film accurately reflects the view of the south for its time. Underneath all of the controversy, there's a cute story being told.
Ever wanted to watch a movie that portrays slavery in an incredibly sanitized and juvenile manner? A movie that is so reviled by its own creators that they have tried their hardest to have it stricken from history?
Turns out this is a real movie. Gotta say the animation is absolutely legendary for the 1940s, but the plot is pretty much as bad as you'd expect.
Reviews
Song of the South
Rich Baker reviewed
Song of the South
August 14, 2025Film of it's time. If all films like this were buried as this one seems to have been, then many masterpieces would be lost to world.
Watch it with today's eyes, yes but understand it's historical place.
Otherwise, no one would know many immortal phrases such as "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn"
We learn from our history, lest we repeat it.
Sean Talmadge reviewed
Song of the South
June 20, 2026If you're one of those annoying, woke people constantly looking for a reason to be offended, this film's not for you. If you're a bit more mature and realize that you can't judge everything with a modern view of morality, you may enjoy it. That being said, it's a film where children's curiosity is peaked through the tales of a kind, old man revealing the folklore of his people. Just remember, it's the American south in 1946. Some may say the film has a flippant view of slavery and/or the reconstruction era, but I'd argue there's a reason. The film accurately reflects the view of the south for its time. Underneath all of the controversy, there's a cute story being told.
Cubane reviewed
Song of the South
May 3, 2026Ever wanted to watch a movie that portrays slavery in an incredibly sanitized and juvenile manner? A movie that is so reviled by its own creators that they have tried their hardest to have it stricken from history?
Turns out this is a real movie. Gotta say the animation is absolutely legendary for the 1940s, but the plot is pretty much as bad as you'd expect.
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