I think its also important to note that Show Boat is considered a classic in musical theatre circles written by two giants of the genre. I'm not sure SotS really falls into the category in any way for Disney to chance the public outcry at this time.
It would be the wise thing to do. As @Magicart87 said, it’s only a matter of time before hiding the movie puts the entire company in a negative light.
Why do you think it would put the company in a negative light? My question is sincere, not rhetorical.
Because the longer it remains hidden, the larger its infamy will grow. And the larger it’s infamy grows, the more likely it is to hang a shadow over the company’s overall legacy, as well as the legacy of Walt himself specifically.
Oh, now I understand your “hypocrite” accusation! For the record, I have never said, much less insisted, that Disney shouldn’t release the film, only that I understand why they haven’t. I also understand why they chose to take a different approach in other countries where the historical and cultural context made the film less problematic. As I’ve mentioned before, I owned and frequently watched my very own VHS copy as a child growing up in the UK. I have no particular issue with the film, though I understood even as a child that the portrayal of the Black characters was a product of its time that hadn’t aged at all well. The animated sequences are delightful, the live-action parts not very good. I would happily watch it if it were on Disney+, just as I watch Gone with the Wind once every few years, but I understand why Disney hasn’t made it available and think that their decision is probably the most sensible one all things considered.
Echoing one of my earlier posts, I think this is assuming far more public knowledge of and interest in the film than is actually the case.
"Frankly Br'er Fox, I don't give a damn" - Br'er Rabbit.
I don't think anyone (in this thread at least) has claimed or implied otherwise. One reason why this discussion is going around in circles is that people aren't paying attention to what others are actually saying. Instead, we're seeing a lot of angry projection.
If I had a nickel for every example of this this I could afford a home in Golden Oak.
Yeah, that's what really worries me about the Tiana series. That it's only being made so they can "justify" the retheme or whatever.
Just because the film is still considered to be obscure to the general public doesn’t mean it’s infamy hasn’t increased with time. In fact, a decision such as the one we’re discussing is bound to draw more attention to the situation. It won’t take long before confused guests wondering why the log flume ride is a completely different experience from what they remember it to be fall into this rabbit hole of a controversy.
Tiana will be reimagined, as the new series explores the origin story of Beigneta (the T isn't silent), the next Marvel Superhero. I'm sure OLC will no doubt be all in on that one.
I thought only GoTG/ Main Avengers could be used in Disney Parks? Unless TDO is under diff rules
Tiana isn’t a Marvel Superhero. Reread, please.
