Another offensive show is Bunkd, in which an Asian girl studies super hard, and when her friend told her to take it easy a bit, she said if she let up, she would disappoint her mother, who would then die, and does her friend want her mother to die??? At Walt Disney World's iteration of Adventureland, which is still open, the treehouse retains the Swiss heritage and the polka song that the family dances to in the midst of the film. 23:39. Nobody cares about you policing content. Today, the island bears the name 'Robinson Crusoe' and about forty descendants of the von Rodt family still live there, observes Stphane Gol, Swiss director and author of Insular, a film dedicated to the story of Alfred von Rodt and his descendants. The only divide being created by giving a damn about hurting others is the one between people with empathy and those without. In this sequel, of the family's final years on the original island, the family is called Zermatt.[3]. With much effort, they construct a vessel out of tubs. The Robinson family isn't meant to be antiheroic; their intentions are intended to be seen as good and pure, to the point where they bend their knees and pray upon arriving safely from the shipwreck. Rarely do I approve of profanity. Indeed, the Mickey Mouse house has become synonymous with entertainment perfect for the whole family. I would really love to hear why you think that. Let me know if Disney Plus will add warning labels to further Disney animated films because they arent kid friendly. Though other adaptations may complicate the matter somewhat , obviously sets its action far away from a tropical island, and also features the nefarious Dr. Smith the Disney version of. } That sense of simplicity works both for and against the 1960 film. s02e18 The Swiss Family Robinson. Swiss Family Robinson looks great. There has recently been discussion about the pirates in Swiss Family Robinson, with some audiences arguing that their inclusion means the film is likely to offend. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { (Even though I strongly dislike The Aristocats, I feel slightly bad for the 1970 animated feature because no one at Disney realizes they have excluded the word "The" from the title.) As such, they read 18th century natural history textbooks and encyclopaedias. The novel opens with the titular family in the hold of a sailing ship, weathering a great storm. Adults will catch the occasional reference to "Bern," that being the capital city of Switzerland from which the Robinson family presumably hails. As the ship tosses about, William prays that God will spare them. Grow up!!!! Adults may also notice how none of the Robinsons speak in a Swiss accent, and in fact, their vocal characteristics vary wildly. Yall need to get over yourselves and leave the choice of viewing materials to the parents. During a trip in 1877, he landed on the Chilean island that inspired the story of Robinson Crusoe. But this has go to end. Because for all of the dazzling shipwrecks, pirate chases, tricky sailing trips, and fending off wild animals, Swiss Family Robinson is really just the story of a mostly normal, loving family trying to survive and stay intact, all while relying on each other. Jeesh, some ppl eh?! WebSwiss Family Robinson: Pirate scene There has recently been discussion about the pirates in Swiss Family Robinson, with some audiences arguing that their inclusion The message imparted there isn't wrong the representation of people of color in the adventure is grossly stereotypical, insulting, and unnecessary. (Sadly, there is no Will Robinson of whom to speak.) Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. Both novels are important to Swiss literature, but Heidi remains the better known of the two. Complete act of misdirection. Has nothing to do with systemic racism at all. This means that if pirates are constantly swirling about the general area, looking for booty, treasure, and whatnot, then this island isn't exactly off the beaten path but right along a major shipping route. Or the time he shoplifted lightbulbs and got away with it? Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. It is also a story about family relations. event : evt, No, Dumbo is about a character that is different than the other elephants. By: Johann David Wyss (1743-1818) A beautiful story about survival, the Robinson family shows that one does not have to have the usual comforts of life in order to be comfortable and happy. I think that Tarzan isnt appropriate for kids, and the classification is 0+ age its crazy, when his parents die and when the villain die is the worst scene on the Disney movies. After a nice day of diving and swimming at an idyllic spot, Father Robinson proclaims his want and intention to never leave the island. While the adventure was an international hit from the very beginning particularly among English-speaking audiences it has fallen into obscurity at home since the start of the 20th century, especially among French-speaking Swiss readers. If they really cared about our childrens welfare and our society, then the left liberal would be censoring that But I guess that isnt politically correct! Super Why. It's not just that there's no Dr. Smith the antagonistic force in Annakin's adaptation is as much the various natural elements working against the Robinson family as they build a massive treehouse and begin exploring the island on which they live, as it is the pirates who attacked their ship and are coming back to get their just desserts. Over the years, there have been many versions of the story with episodes added, changed, or deleted. Dumbo is racists? The message also encourages the viewer to visit a website that's intended to explain how stories matter stories of all kinds and shapes, highlighting the diversity that Disney is trying to achieve now while also describing and calling out the films they released that failed to represent diverse cultures effectively.Most of the titles receiving this treatment are old-school animated classics. Such large and various wild animals aren't generally found all on one island together, adults may point out, only for Swiss Family Robinson to feebly explain this away by suggesting that the island wasn't always an island but was once connected to a continent via some kind of "land bridge.". All that is necessary is to read about Germany and Japan in the 1930s and up to the end of the cataclysmic conflict that began in 1939. forms: { Because in real life Native Americans were mistreated and driven out of their homes. Things are getting a little more than silly. So are they going to remodel the Peter Pan ride into something else? The first piece of the puzzle that is this film's legacy is its box-office success. Fritz and Ernst, however, are way ahead of Father on the matter because they're feeling those familiar feelings already. Add in the drowning and flailing zebra, Francis attempting to violently trap an elephant, and two dogs brutally fighting off a tiger in a scene that goes on for way too long, and Swiss Family Robinson isn't the cute and innocuous movie adult watchers remember from their childhood. Initially, they construct a treehouse, but as time passes (and after Elizabeth is injured climbing the stairs down from it), they settle in a more permanent dwelling in part of a cave. Like But it's impossible to ignore, and correct to acknowledge. But good intentions or not, the Robinsons are colonizing a strange land for themselves with no regard for its original denizens. Is Disney Plus going to remove Pinocchio, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Norte Dame from Kids profiles. After the Robinson guys build their elaborate, multi-part, pulley-enabled network of treehouses, Father whisks Mother up to show her their literal love nest and bedroom. Swiss Family Robinson (1972) Family Animation. Disney Plus did not make that impossible with this move. In my opinion these films, along with Song of the South, should be released with a host intro ala TCM discussing what is problematic with the films. Theyre just making sure that anyone who watches understands that some of the content that was considered appropriate at the time the movies were made is now viewed through a different lens just giving everyone some context. If anything, , it would have to be on the technical side. The movie opens with the Robinson family which includes two teenagers and a little kid trapped in a tiny room on a ship as it fills with water. Is Disney Plus going to remove Pinocchio, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Norte Dame from Kids profile pages? 23:40. Racist imagery and cultural stereotypes in six Disney animated classics including Peter Pan, The Jungle Book, Lady and the Tramp, The Aristocats, Dumbo and Swiss Family Robinson are being flagged on the Disney+ streaming site with warnings and detailed explanations of the negative depictions in each title. , and when you think of Disney live-action fare, this is likely not a title that leaps to your mind. And yet, of course, it is problematic. What a joke, Disney are crazy, Ill never pay Disney for anything as long as they keep this crazy radical mentality. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Swiss Family Robinson s1 e15 attack cat. There are all kinds of things wrong and shocking about how the character of Roberta is handled in Swiss Family Robinson. "When The Swiss Family Robinson had the potential to gain a wider readership, that is after the Second World War and also in the 1960s, the Swiss were more interested in promoting their sense of belonging to the homeland," says Daniel Maggetti. True as it may be that Disney wasn't the only studio stereotyping people of color in the late 1950s or early 1960s, it doesn't make this aspect of the film any more palatable. "The Wysses cooked up all the ingredients for a successful story," notes Daniel Maggetti. "Up until the 1920s and 30s, Le Robinson suisse was used and quoted by renowned authors such as Charles Ferdinand Ramuz and Catherine Colomb. No child of 6,7,8 years old knows what the PC police at Disney is talking about- these movies are not racist. In its explanation for the advisory warnings, Disney+ writes,These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now. But , in this case, here here! In this sense I can appreciate the desire to have children raised in an environment where biases are not learned at an early age. . They actually help Dumbo. )Swiss Family Robinson is by no means the only troublesome film the Walt Disney Company ever released. The Swiss Family Robinson (German: Der Schweizerische Robinson) is a novel by Johann David Wyss, first published in 1812, about a Swiss family of immigrants whose ship en route to Port Jackson, Australia, goes off course and is shipwrecked in the East Indies. You can let your kids have access to the adult profile in your Disney Plus account. WebDisney has made the conscious decision not to remove the content, instead opting for an updated content warning ahead of movies like Aristocats, Peter Pan, Dumbo and It's a handsomely mounted production. Those dogs get into a scrap with a tiger, and the Robinsons later try to save a zebra that gets trapped in what seems to be quicksand. Resourcefulness, exile and isolation were a reality for Swiss people, but in the 20th century this wasn't the image that Switzerland wanted to promote. On the island, the family must also constantly adapt to survive, which is a source of new adventures. Also in The Hunchback of Norte Dame 1996 depicts Quasimodo who has disabilities with a deformed body being made fun of and getting jeered and tortured by the crowd which scene made me upset. Leave it alone and enjoy it for the artful entertaining material that it is. M shum rreth seris . Written by Swiss writer, Johann David Wyss, edited by his son Johann Rudolf Wyss, and illustrated by another son, Johann Emmanuel Wyss, the novel was intended to teach his four sons about family values, good farming, and the uses of the natural world and self-reliance. The German title translates as The Swiss Robinson which identifies the novel as part of the Robinsonade genre, rather than a story about a family named Robinson. "This success is due to the fact that American culture recognised in the text an element of the beloved boy-scout. If they dont need permission to watch, then give them access to the Adult Profile and let them choose whatever they wanna watch on Disney Plus. There's no point excusing any of these choices, and you can contextualize it all you like. However, at the time, Roberta isn't Roberta she's just some lowly cabin boy. Nodding towards the existence of the bad isn't quite enough. The crows are an example of irony. Upon reaching the island, the family set up a makeshift camp. The Swiss Family Robinson has another dominant theme linked to Swiss history that of exile. A more marketable, exciting, and enticing word for what happens to them on the boat and after they're shipwrecked is "adventure." The following day, they decide to get to the island they can see beyond the reef. Like Robinson Crusoe, the survivors are resourceful and have the skills to survive on a desert island, but they retain character traits specific to their national identity. When adapting Johann David Wyss' classic novel, Disney filmmakers didn't worry about toning down any of the Swiss references and historical markers. Ive been saying this about Song of the South forever heck even Whoopie G has stated publicly she wishes they would release it to start a convo. A more realistic, accurate, and modern-day word for the Robinson saga is "traumatic." They take away classics like these, degrading the value of the service for families, all for the sake of woke-ness and political correctness. This is a story about a lily-white family arriving on a tropical island and colonizing it for themselves. And most importantly, Disney has to consider the bad influence of the award winning show Gravity Falls, where Gruncle Stan taught the kids: When the cops arent around, everythings legal! Or how about the time he had the kids print fake money and they ended up in jail? (Sadly, there is no Will Robinson of whom to speak.) They successfully evade drowning by breaking out of their little death trap, but then they face peril and destruction again by building a raft to get off the boat in order to reach land. As for why the characters may be considered offensive, Common Sense Media explains: The pirates are portrayed as a mass of scary foreign marauders a familiar racist trope of vaguely ethnic enemies attacking White people. )As I watched Swiss Family Robinson, I kept thinking about that title card placed in front of the film. The film, Disney's first shot in Panavision, is a widescreen marvel in no small part because it was actually shot on a tropical island: Tobago. He married a woman from the island, started a family and reigned over his 'small kingdom' until his death in 1905. The larger point is one I've repeated before, both on, a host. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. Below are Disneys explanations for each films rating change. But if you adjust for inflation, Swiss Family Robinson grossed over $500 million domestically, which means it outgrossed films like Frozen II and Avengers: Age of Ultron. (There are no doubt some viewers who may genuinely wonder, for good or ill, why there's a warning in front of, at all, in spite of its own colonizer background.). Switzerland's tradition of migration was not an aspect that the country was keen to promote at the time. (However, the Robinson boys do notice that this new friend isn't the most macho of men, and they compare him to a school chum from back home they bullied for being a "sissy.") Accompanying the 1970 film The Aristocats, for example, is the following advisory about the Siamese cat character Shun Gon, voiced by Paul Winchell: The cat is depicted as a racist caricature of East Asian peoples with exaggerated stereotypical traits such as slanted eyes and buck teeth. The guys only figure out Roberta's true identity when her scarf falls off, but then they don't really have a romantic interest in her until their mother gives her a cringe-inducing, ultra-feminine makeover. Then, of course, there are the pirates and that's where the title card about stories mattering comes in. It's a handsomely mounted production. The other major struggle throughout the film with more teeth in it than the vaguely defined threat of pirates, about whom more soon is between the two older Robinson boys, Fritz and Ernst. That's especially true because there's a very obvious element of racist representation that's not accounted for in the more detailed description on the website. And it's kind of remarkable that Disney wouldn't make nearly so many expansive, epic adventures moving forward considering the vast success this title found at the box office. In other news,is Rick Ross inComing 2 America? The Wysses, "both father and son, were intellectuals, the former a pastor and the latter a professor of philosophy. The destiny of another Bernese man, Alfred von Rodt, also crossed paths with that of the fictional adventurer. The 126-minute film is somewhat episodic in this way, as we gradually see how the Robinson family becomes more and more comfortable with island living. That is why another Swiss literary classic, Johanna Spyri's Heidi, became the more popular of the two. Or the time he showed his gun at the bus driver to force the driver to accept the kids pet on the bus? This portrayal reinforces the perpetual foreigner stereotype, while the film also features lyrics that mock the Chinese language and culture such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, Egg Foo Young. We want to hear from you! I am sick to death of this nonsense. The films werent removed, just blocked from the childs profile. Disney is not making that decision for us; its a decision that is still very much in our hands. They could say nothing at all, or refuse to make these films viewable. The family embodies one of humanity's basic myths: left to its own devices, a group of people must make something of itself in a hostile environment. And it's kind of remarkable that Disney wouldn't make nearly These are mostly white liberals taking offense for other people since white liberals love sticking their nose into other peoples business. Again, the word for this movie, in good and bad ways, is "simple." William and his oldest son Fritz spend the next day exploring the island. The films are still available on standard Disney+ profiles with a content advisory warning directing viewers to www.disney.com/StoriesMatter. Rather than remove this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future together. At times it is difficult to explained nuance views to adults. Despite the geographical peculiarities and inconsistencies in their depiction, the animals in Swiss Family Robinsonare one of the film's biggest attraction points, both in the present day and most certainly when it first hit theaters in 1960, when less media and less zoos and aquariums meant fewer chances to get a glimpse of a tiger, zebra, shark, or sea turtle up close. According to Maggetti, The Swiss Family Robinson was rooted in the Swiss tradition and read by the country's youth until the Second World War, after which interest waned, especially among readers in French-speaking Switzerland. (In that way, you could argue that it's a perfect template for some of the attractions of Adventureland, which even now traffics in stereotyping, as when showcasing a group of ravaging natives in the Jungle Cruise.) I hope the Disney censors never get access to the Sistine Chapel! callback: cb Disney is committed to creating stories with inspirational and aspirational themes that reflect the rich diversity of the human experience around the globe.. Please explain how Disney is deciding what your children watch or dont watch. Perhaps it was your inability to read my post. Which totally depicts the stereotypical Asian parent being excessively pushy on their childrens academics. Although they have lost almost everything in the shipwreck, they are so resourceful at constructing a life for themselves on the island that, when rescue comes, they decline to leave their refuge and their happy life. I vent occasionally myself and often feel better afterward, but I dont waste my time on non-issues like this. "We do not see the same success in Switzerland, Germany or France, where the work, although present, re-worked and adapted over time, has a much smaller readership than in American culture". On the island, the family must also constantly adapt to survive, which is a source of new adventures. Although movie and television adaptations typically name the family "Robinson", it is not a Swiss name. In The Song of the Roustabouts, faceless Black workers toil away to offensive lyrics like When we get our pay, we throw our money all away.. And Frollo stalking and harassing Esmeralda made me uncomfortable to watch. })(); VIDEO: Take A Look at the Magic Behind the Making of Disneys Encanto and More Special Features on Say It With Pride: Disney+ Celebrates Pride 365 Comes Out on Disney+ YouTube and Facebook This Jun Tokyo Disney Resort Will Remove Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah From Music Loops, Disney Wins Lawsuit Over Duke Parents are still able to continue deciding what their children should and shouldnt see, even with the new changes being implemented. And there are plenty of people commenting here about censorship and these movies being cancelled, so maybe dont speak for everyone. Everybody has their favourite, but plenty will argue that one of their more overlooked gems is Swiss Family Robinson. 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However, even a cursory bit of wildlife knowledge makes it clear to viewers that filmmakers went for less of an accurate take on what sorts of animals and plants would be found on a tiny island in that vicinity and instead embraced a more generalized life-rich island where nearly any cool, exciting, exotic, or photogenic creature could make an appearance. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. You can let your kids have access to the adult profile in your Disney Plus account. Disney should provide their rationale for this decision. Swiss Family Robinson (1972) Family Animation. Since I dont have Disney stock, I rather dont care. on: function(evt, cb) { Yes, retrospectively it is a big deal. 20:37. Shame on Disney for bowing to a minority of lunatics that will ruin what the majority of us have loved all of our lives. The ways in which Swiss Family Robinson are problematic are not unique to this one film. AND (In that way, you could argue that it's a perfect template for some of the attractions of Adventureland, which even now traffics in stereotyping, as when showcasing a group of ravaging natives in the Jungle Cruise.) The movie shows that you can be different and be successful based on your abilities, not on your appearance (think judged by the content of his character, and not the color of his skin- MLK). For once during the pandemic, the news was unrelated to the theme parks, their continued closure in California, or their stripped-down operation in Florida. Have something to tell us about this article? The book presents a geographically impossible array of large mammals and plants that probably could never have existed together on a single island, for the children's education, nourishment, clothing, and convenience. This is a quintessential Disney adventure, the kind of film that absolutely feels right at home in the theme parks. It's got a decent enough cast among the family. videoshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQKw_soo5o7IqDZLoPFoDqTchl8UKjS- Father speaks with the natural, clipped British accent of the man who portrays him, John Mills, while Mother speaks in a mid-Atlantic dialect that highly theatrical, vaguely British, mid-20th manner of speech used primarily by actors like Katharine Hepburn. Disney is making it worse by trying to hide. Not even in one of the handful of scenes when Mother and Father are alone with each other do they slip up and do something so informal as to refer to their spouse by their name instead of their title of parentage. Answer: The Best not to simply pose as the new belief and instead recognize that humans are diverse but also very much alike. In a strictly modest Disney movie from 1960, showing off a belly button would be downright profane, so most instances of shirtlessness involve the Robinson guys hilariously pulling up their long pants almost up to their chests so as to not flash anything untoward. Despite the hot sun beating down, Mother Robinson never appears in anything other than a dress that covers every bit of skin from her neck down to her ankles. "The Wysses cooked up all the ingredients for a successful story," notes Daniel Maggetti. No, Swiss Family Robinson has not been removed from Disney+. Presence Switzerland, The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs presents. It's one of the 100 highest-grossing films ever released in the United States. Instead, the news focused on where Disney began: its earlier animated and live-action features. He sings in a poorly accented English voiced by a white actor and plays the piano with chopsticks. Being that its Disney+ they might already be..its the point that if there were to be restricted content needing approval it shouldnt come from a classic beloved cartoon.. Did you hear that? The history of the Uncle Remus stories provide should not be lost to the world, and having a roundtable discussion regarding it and the film, and the performances in this film would be perfect on TCM. The family also befriends a large turtle and walks by some flamingos and ostriches at one point. [1], Wyss presents adventures as lessons in natural history and physical science. This 18th century classic inspired by Robinson Crusoe became even more popular abroad than it is in Switzerland. For children < 7 it is rather difficult to explain adult concepts. Thankfully, you still can. } who wrote the story for his children at the end of the 18th century. If Swiss Family Robinson were real, those Alpine mountain folk would burn to a crisp and quickly. He was born and died in Bern. The Jungle Book from 1967 makes the list due to its King Louie character (voiced by Louis Prima), a jazz-singing, be-bopping ape long considered an offensive caricature that utilizes racist stereotypes of African Americans. After they fill the tubs with food, ammunition, and other items of value they can safely carry, they row toward the island. Only new shows should be subject to new standards. Lady and the Tramp, from 1955, receives a similar warning for its Siamese cat characters Si and Am (voiced by Peggy Lee, who sings the films The Siamese Cat Song, a musical number that was cut from the 2019 live-action remake), as well as secondary canine characters each depicted with exaggerated ethnic stereotypes. 23:41. I rather think it is just a false flag from various factions within our Power Elite who think they can throw some sops to the masses and all the while offshore and cheat on their taxes as much as possible. 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