Song of the South

Name: Song of the South
Director: Harve Foster
Genre: Family, Animation
Released: 1946-01-01
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: James Baskett, Ruth Warrick, Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patten, Lucile Watson

1946Dir. Harve Foster1h 34m

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Runtime1h 34m

Released1946

Budget$2.1M

Box office$65M

DirectorHarve Foster

About This Movie

Song of the South, directed by Harve Foster, is one of those films that sparks a lot of conversation among collectors. It mixes live action and animation in a way that was pretty innovative for 1946. The animated sequences featuring Br'er Rabbit have a distinct, hand-drawn charm that contrasts with the live-action segments. The film's atmosphere feels nostalgic, but also somewhat uncomfortable today. Uncle Remus, played by James Baskett, gives a warm performance that carries a lot of emotional weight; his storytelling is both enchanting and poignant. The film's handling of themes like childhood innocence against the backdrop of adult struggles with family dynamics is intriguing, even if the execution can be a bit clumsy at times.

Released by Disney, notable for blending animation with live action.James Baskett received an honorary Oscar for his role as Uncle Remus.Controversial for its racial themes and depiction of plantation life.The film has never been officially re-released on home video.