Disney+ Adds Content Advisory Warning Screens Ahead Of ARISTOCATS, PETER PAN, DUMBO, & More

Disney+ Adds Content Advisory Warning Screens Ahead Of ARISTOCATS, PETER PAN, DUMBO, & More

Peter Pan, Aristocats, Dumbo, and more Disney classics now include a content advisory warning screen ahead of them on Disney+ as they include problematic content by today's standards.

By Nebula - Oct 15, 2020 11:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Disney
Source: Disney+ Stories Matter

Disney has had to come to terms with some of its older content since the launch of their streaming service, Disney+. Though they ruled out the inclusion of Song of the South on account of its offensive depictions, other classics that are available to stream on Disney+ now include an advisory screen before them.

You see, the now-offensive stereotypes included in some Disney classics weren't seen as problematic at the time of their original release. However, by today's standards, they are irrevocably offensive. Adding advisory screens should, of course, be applauded as it is a more suitable and respectable alternative to censoring the content and acting as if it never happened.

According to the official Disney+ Stories Matter page;

Aristocats includes a "racist caricature of East Asian peoples with exaggerated stereotypical traits," Dumbo pays "homage to racist minstrel shows," Peter Pan "portrays Native people in a stereotypical manner that reflects neither the diversity of Native peoples nor their authentic cultural traditions," and the live-action Swiss Family Robinson includes "yellow face," "brown face," and include "racist representation of Asian and Middle Eastern peoples."

As such, this content has been flagged as offensive by today's standards and includes an advisory warning screen before it on Disney+. Said warning screen lasts for twelve-seconds and reads as follows:

This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now. 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. Disney is committed to creating stories with inspirational and aspirational themes that reflect the rich diversity of the human experience around the globe. To learn more about how stories have impacted society, please visit www.disney.com/StoriesMatter.

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