Join Scott and Jen from Walk With History for something a little different!
They introduce a new series, History Behind the Hit. In this episode, they delve into the controversial 1946 Disney film, Song of the South. They discuss the movie’s historical context, the controversy surrounding it, and its impact on American culture. Additionally, they highlight significant contributions by actors Hattie McDaniel and James Bassett. This free preview sets the stage for future content that will be available to premium members. Tune in for an insightful discussion that combines history with film analysis.
Link to Internet Archive.org: https://archive.org/details/Songofthesouth4K
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:27 Introducing ‘History Behind the Hit’
00:48 Preview of Premium Content
01:17 Discussing ‘Song of the South’
01:38 Controversies and Historical Context
05:56 Disney’s Relationship with ‘Song of the South’
07:10 Cultural Significance and Misunderstandings
10:29 Conclusion
This is a preview…great by itself…but you can watch the full movie with our historical notes and commentary here. ➡️ https://www.thehistoryroadtrip.com/
