Comments on: The Princess and the Frog? Yes and Neaux http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/15/the-princess-and-the-frog-yes-and-neaux/ By Russell D. Moore. Russell D. Moore serves as the teaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. In addition, Dr. Moore is the Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find sermons and other resources to help Christians engage the culture from a biblical worldview at www.russellmoore.com. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:29:08 +0000 By: Jessica http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/15/the-princess-and-the-frog-yes-and-neaux/#comment-6059 Jessica Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:52:56 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4743#comment-6059 @BrettR, (and others), "Song of the South" is the obvious answer, but Disney's history of racialized stereotypes extends much further--think of the dancing, jive-talkin' blackbirds in "Dumbo;" the hyenas (not to mention Scar--he's evil, so naturally he's dark-complected?) in "Lion King;" the anti-Semitism in the portrayal of Hades in "Hercules," etc, etc. @Kim, it's easy to appreciate things "in their historical contexts" when you're not part of a group that's been historically and systematically oppressed by symbolic representations in popular culture. @BrettR, (and others), “Song of the South” is the obvious answer, but Disney’s history of racialized stereotypes extends much further–think of the dancing, jive-talkin’ blackbirds in “Dumbo;” the hyenas (not to mention Scar–he’s evil, so naturally he’s dark-complected?) in “Lion King;” the anti-Semitism in the portrayal of Hades in “Hercules,” etc, etc. @Kim, it’s easy to appreciate things “in their historical contexts” when you’re not part of a group that’s been historically and systematically oppressed by symbolic representations in popular culture.

]]> By: Kim http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/15/the-princess-and-the-frog-yes-and-neaux/#comment-5889 Kim Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:01:42 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4743#comment-5889 @BrettR, Definitely he is referring to Song of the South, though I don't see why Disney needs to be embarrassed about it, personally. We've become so PC we can't appreciate anything in its historical context. They should be more embarrassed that they haven't had an African-American princess before now! @BrettR,

Definitely he is referring to Song of the South, though I don’t see why Disney needs to be embarrassed about it, personally. We’ve become so PC we can’t appreciate anything in its historical context. They should be more embarrassed that they haven’t had an African-American princess before now!

]]> By: George http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/15/the-princess-and-the-frog-yes-and-neaux/#comment-5885 George Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:58:58 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4743#comment-5885 @BrettR - 'Song of the South'. Can't even buy it on video in the states. @BrettR - ‘Song of the South’. Can’t even buy it on video in the states.

]]> By: Larry Geiger http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/15/the-princess-and-the-frog-yes-and-neaux/#comment-5884 Larry Geiger Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:45:06 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4743#comment-5884 @BrettR, Br'er Rabbit? "Song of the South"? If you're a youngster (under 40) this is one you might have missed? @BrettR,
Br’er Rabbit? “Song of the South”? If you’re a youngster (under 40) this is one you might have missed?

]]> By: Christian http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/15/the-princess-and-the-frog-yes-and-neaux/#comment-5881 Christian Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:12:47 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4743#comment-5881 @BrettR, The move in question is no doubt Song of the South, which Disney has never released in its entirety on DVD or home video due to concerns that it is racially insensitive, etc. @BrettR, The move in question is no doubt Song of the South, which Disney has never released in its entirety on DVD or home video due to concerns that it is racially insensitive, etc.

]]> By: Russell D. Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/15/the-princess-and-the-frog-yes-and-neaux/#comment-5877 Russell D. Moore Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:23:29 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4743#comment-5877 @Stephanie J., I think, depending on your children and your conscience, it'd be okay to take them as long as you talk them through what's happening in the movie, with a different take on it all. It could be a good time of training them how to recognize something of the "wisdom of this age" while weighing it against the truth as it is in Jesus. @Stephanie J., I think, depending on your children and your conscience, it’d be okay to take them as long as you talk them through what’s happening in the movie, with a different take on it all. It could be a good time of training them how to recognize something of the “wisdom of this age” while weighing it against the truth as it is in Jesus.

]]> By: Stephanie J. http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/15/the-princess-and-the-frog-yes-and-neaux/#comment-5874 Stephanie J. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:58:36 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4743#comment-5874 Thank you for your review...I've been searching to find insightful reviews of this movie, as I am a mommy to two young girlies who just would love to see this movie. I too, was happy that Disney finally offered little African American girls their own "princess". In fact, my daughter's best friend (who moved away last) "looks just like Maddie, Mommy!" It's good for MY non-AA girls to see a "Princess" in this light, as well. But I too am worried about the voodoo aspect, especially when it has been so "lightened up" and made palatable. Honestly, if there had been no "good" voodoo practitioner, I might have considered taking them. Thank you for your review…I’ve been searching to find insightful reviews of this movie, as I am a mommy to two young girlies who just would love to see this movie. I too, was happy that Disney finally offered little African American girls their own “princess”. In fact, my daughter’s best friend (who moved away last) “looks just like Maddie, Mommy!” It’s good for MY non-AA girls to see a “Princess” in this light, as well.

But I too am worried about the voodoo aspect, especially when it has been so “lightened up” and made palatable. Honestly, if there had been no “good” voodoo practitioner, I might have considered taking them.

]]> By: BrettR http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/15/the-princess-and-the-frog-yes-and-neaux/#comment-5873 BrettR Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:37:12 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4743#comment-5873 What movie is Disney embarrassed about for its caricatures? It seems like your point is based on an empty assertion without stating the example. Good and accurate review otherwise. What movie is Disney embarrassed about for its caricatures? It seems like your point is based on an empty assertion without stating the example.

Good and accurate review otherwise.

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