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In the years just after the Civil War, young Johnny (Bobby Driscoll) is sent to live at the southern plantation of his grandmother (Lucile Watson) while his parents contemplate divorce. At first disconsolate, the boy is cheered up by African-American handyman Uncle Remus (James Baskett), who tells him many delightful fables concerning the clever trickster Br’er Rabbit, whose adventures are illustrated in cartoon form. Based on the popular ‘Uncle Remus’ stories of Joel Chandler Harris and blending live action with cell animation, ‘Song of the South’ is an American classic, both loved for its popular songs and seamless technique, and reviled for its condescending depiction of African-Americans. Also starring Hattie MacDaniel.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
312080
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Academy awards (Motion pictures)
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → African Americans in motion pictures
Animation → Animated films - United States
Childrens Films → Children's films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → African Americans in motion pictures
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)