The film’s portrayal of Native American characters holds the key to the solution. The Native American figures in Peter Pan are portrayed in an insulting and stereotyped way, with red complexion, exaggerated features, and war yells. The song “What Makes the Red Man Red?” from the movie is also included, and its racist lyrics have drawn criticism. As a result of recognizing the damaging stereotypes, Disney has warned viewers at the opening of the movie that it “may contain outdated cultural depictions.”
Disney has been criticized in the past for how marginalized groups are portrayed in its movies. The firm has worked to solve these problems in recent years by upgrading some films and adding disclaimers to others. For instance, the live-action Mulan remake received criticism for being filmed in Xinjiang, an area where the Chinese government has been accused of violating human rights, despite the fact that the Disney Plus version of Dumbo includes a disclaimer about the use of racist language and imagery.
Splash, which received a PG classification owing to a brief nude scene, is another Disney Plus movie that has generated controversy. Parents have questioned whether the movie is suitable for kids, while others contend that the sequence is not explicit and the rating is exaggerated. Similar to this, some have questioned whether other Disney Plus movies are actually appropriate for children due to their violent content or other adult themes.
Disney Plus has also restricted some content on its site, such as The Simpsons episodes that featured racial stereotypes that were later removed. The corporation has indicated that while it realizes the need to address harmful and objectionable information, it is committed to representing diverse perspectives and experiences in its content.
In other news, Martin Scorsese’s iconic 1990 film Goodfellas featured the hit song “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes. The song is heard at a crucial episode in which Henry Hill, the main character, is detained and several of his friends are either slain or detained. The song’s use in the scene has received appreciation for its potent emotional effect.