Disney's Most Notorious Film : : Race, Convergence, and the Hidden Histories of Song of the South / / Jason Sperb.
The Walt Disney Company offers a vast universe of movies, television shows, theme parks, and merchandise, all carefully crafted to present an image of wholesome family entertainment. Yet Disney also produced one of the most infamous Hollywood films, Song of the South. Using cartoon characters and li...
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